Air-Fryer Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, sweet-savory chicken nuggets coated in golden grated sweet potato and air-fried to perfection. A healthier twist on a classic favorite, perfect for snacks, dinners, or parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into nugget-sized pieces
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and finely grated
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the egg. In a third bowl, place grated sweet potato.
- Spray air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray.
- Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture, dip in egg, then press into grated sweet potato to coat well.
- Place coated nuggets in air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray tops with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip, spray again, and cook for another 8–10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Use a fine grater for crispier coating.
- Chill coated nuggets before air frying for better crust adherence.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like honey mustard or spicy mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg