Chicken nuggets are delicious on their own or as part of a meal but can be hard to enjoy guilt-free when trying to lose weight.
Luckily for those with an air fryer, this Slimming World recipe means they’re easy to make from scratch.
Sharing the dish on their blog, the team claimed: “Air frying nuggets help you get that gorgeous golden colour and crunch, without the Syns and faff of deep-frying – and we can confirm they’re just as juicy and delicious!”
Not only do they require just a few ingredients to make, but take a mere 30 minutes from start to finish.
And with just three Syns per serving, they’re perfect for anyone trying to stay on track with their Slimming World weight loss journey.
Air fryer chicken nuggets
Start by mixing the tomato puree and seasonings in a bowl. Those following a Slimming World plan should take extra care not to use pre-made seasonings with high quantities of added salt, oil, or sugar as this will affect the number of Syns per serving.
Slimming World recommended counting half a Syn per level teaspoon of cajun seasoning used.
In a cup, separate the egg yolk from the white and place the yolk in the bowl of seasoning mix. Add the chicken chunks and stir everything to coat the meat.
Preheat the air fryer to 200C, then place the blitzed breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Roll the chicken chunks in the crumbs a few at a time until fully coated, repeating until all of them are seasoned.
Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the fryer basket and spritz with the low-calorie oil spray. Cook for eight to 10 minutes or until golden and cooked through, carefully turning the chunks halfway to avoid knocking any crumbs off.
Divide the nuggets between two plates and serve with a side salad or air fryer corn on the cob. To do this, Cook the cobs in the fryer at 200C for 12-14 minutes, then wrap them in foil to keep warm until served.
