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Air fryer chicken nugget recipe with surprise ingredient sends TikTok wild: '10/10'

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If you're looking for winter air-fryer inspo, try this viral chicken nugget recipe from TikTok fitness expert @doosifit.

It is super simple: 225g chicken mince, mixed with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp paprika.

At left, a hand dips a crispy coated nugget in sauce, while others sit on a serving platter; at right three views of black air fryers.
TikTok and an air fryer offers crickle-crackle without the calories.

Divide the mixture into nugget-sized pieces with your hands, before crushing up 50g of nacho cheese chips.

Roll each nugget in the crushed chips, and they'll stick instantly, so there's no need for egg or another binder.

Pop them in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, turning halfway through. Enjoy!

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The simple recipe has had 1.2 million views, with rave reviews.

"Just made these for dinner and they were 10/10," says one.

"I just made these and they are AMAZING," agrees another.

Idris Doosi, the fitness expert behind the account, suggests breadcrumbs, panko or cornflakes as alternative coatings.

Because no oil is used, it's a healthy alternative to regular nuggets.

Four nuggets give you a whopping 38g of protein, with just 6g of carbs and 10g of fat.

Looking for an air fryer to make your own healthy recipes? Here are some of our favourites:

Kogan 23L 1700W Digital Air Fryer Oven, $139

This all-in-one air fryer, rotisserie, oven and dehydrator is great for big families.

You can fry, roast and bake, all without oil.

It has an adjustable timer, baking pan, air fryer basket, wire rack, and 360-degree food rotation for perfectly crispy chips or rotisserie chicken.

Black Kogan 23L 1700W Digital Air Fryer Oven shown with a roast chicken inside.
Black Kogan 23L 1700W Digital Air Fryer Oven shown with a roast chicken inside.

Magic Bullet Air Fryer, $79

This well-priced machine has 80 heat settings to cook anything perfectly.

It has a 2.5L capacity, a non-stick tin, and a timer that automatically turns the machine off.

Black Magic Bullet Air Fryer, $79, with silver trims.
Black Magic Bullet Air Fryer, $79, with silver trims.

Philips Digital Air Fryer, $249

This family-sized machine has a digital display with seven pre-set cooking programs, including frozen fries, meat, fish, chicken drumsticks and a keep-warm option.

It has removable dishwasher-safe parts and comes with Rapid Air Technology to cook food evenly.

A black Philips Digital Air Fryer, $249 with gold electronic display seen against a white background.
A black Philips Digital Air Fryer, $249 with gold electronic display seen against a white background.

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