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Feta Chicken Nuggets

Homemade air-fried chicken nuggets blended with crumbled feta for a creamy, tangy twist on the classic. Crisp golden breading outside, tender seasoned chicken inside, ready for dunking.

⏱ 13 min30-32 nuggetschickenair fryerfetakid-friendlyback to school

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 poundschicken breasts
  • 1egg
  • 1/2 cupAthenos crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoonketchup
  • 1 tablespoonmustard
  • 1 teaspoonpaprika
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 cupbreadcrumbs · divided
  • —avocado oil spray · for cooking

Steps

  1. 1

    Place the chicken breasts in the bowl of a food processor and process until ground.

  2. 2

    Add the egg, feta cheese, ketchup, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the breadcrumbs. Pulse a few times until just combined, being careful not to overwork the chicken.

  3. 3

    Using a spring-loaded cookie scoop, scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and form into nugget shapes.

  4. 4

    Place the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip each nugget into the breadcrumbs and set on a parchment-lined plate while you form the rest. You should get 30-32 nuggets.

  5. 5

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place half the nuggets in the air fryer and spray with avocado oil spray. Air fry for 12-13 minutes, or until the breading is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.

  6. 6

    Repeat with the remaining nuggets, then let them cool for a few minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.

Creator's notes

Feta replaces the usual milk and bread in chicken nuggets, adding creaminess and a little tang without changing the texture.

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