Healthy Chicken McNuggets
Healthy Chicken McNuggets is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Eating with Edward on YouTube.
Prep: 9 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 31 min
Cost: $10.88 total, $2.72 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 large Chicken Breast (trimmed, skinless, cut into chunks for blending)
- 1 medium Potato (peeled and cubed)
- 0.25 large Yellow Onion (roughly chopped)
- 1 large Egg (room temperature)
- 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour (for binding and light coating)
- 2 tsp Spices (your favorite blend – e.g., salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika)
Instructions
Blend the base ingredients
Place the chicken breast, peeled potato, quarter onion, egg, and spices into the blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and well‑combined.
Time: PT2M
Incorporate the flour
Transfer the blended mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the 1/2 cup flour and stir until a uniform, slightly sticky dough forms.
Time: PT2M
Shape the nuggets
Using a spoon or your hands, portion the mixture into bite‑size nuggets (about 1‑inch cubes) and place them on a plate.
Time: PT5M
Air‑fry the nuggets
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the nuggets in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they don’t touch. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Time: PT12M
Temperature: 400°F
Serve
Remove the nuggets, let them cool for a minute, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Gluten‑containing, High‑protein, Contains poultry
Allergens: Egg, Wheat
Last updated: April 18, 2026








