AIR-FRYER SWEET POTATO-CRUSTED CHICKEN NUGGETS

Air-Fryer Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken Nuggets image

I was looking for ways to spice up traditional chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe. The coating adds a crunchy texture and flavor, while the meat is tender on the inside. —Kristina Segarra, Yonkers, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup sweet potato chips
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
Cooking spray

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 400°. Place chips, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and baking powder in a food processor; pulse until ground. Transfer to a shallow dish., Mix cornstarch and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss with chicken. Toss chicken with potato chip mixture, pressing to coat., In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 3-4 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges