Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets Recipes

SWEET POTATO AND CHICKPEA NUGGETS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine water and flax meal, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
• In a large saucepan bring 6 cups (1 ½ L) of water to a boil, then add sweet potatoes. Cook until they are tender, about 10 minutes, then drain.
• In a food processor, combine the sweet potatoes, chickpeas, basil, flax egg, garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and flour, and pulse until combined. Add the bread crumbs and mix.
• Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Take about 1 tablespoon worth of mixture and form it into a nugget with your hands.
• Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
• Or, pan fry with a small drizzle of oil over medium-high heat until both sides are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Allow to cool 5 minutes.
• Enjoy!

AIR-FRYER SWEET POTATO-CRUSTED CHICKEN NUGGETS

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.

SWEET POTATO-CRUSTED CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°. 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 salt; toss with chicken. Toss with potato chip mixture, pressing gently to coat., Fry nuggets, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

AIR FRYER SWEET POTATO CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together chicken, grated sweet potato, parsley, thyme and seasonings. Using a small cookie scoop, form them into balls and flatten them out a bit so that they resemble nuggets. You should get about 24 chicken bites.
• , spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray and arrange the chicken bites in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in 2 or 3 batches. Set the fryer to 400 degrees and cook for about 13 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
• , arrange chicken bites on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper or non-stick spray and bake in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 25 to 28 minutes, flipping them halfway through. If you want them more crispy, pop the broiler on in the last couple minutes, making sure to watch them closely so that they don't burn.
• Serve immediately with your choice dipping sauce and enjoy!