Sweet Potato Chicken Bites
Ground chicken mixed with finely grated sweet potato, almond flour, fresh herbs, and a savory spice blend, shaped into bite-sized nuggets and air-fried (or baked) until crispy. A flavorful, kid-friendly alternative to chicken nuggets with a hidden serving of vegetables.
Equipment
- Air fryer or baking sheet
- Small cookie scoop
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- 2 cups finely grated sweet potato
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme finely chopped, or 1/2 tsp dried
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix: In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, grated sweet potato, almond flour, parsley, thyme, and all the seasonings.
- Shape: Using a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into balls and flatten slightly so they resemble nuggets. Makes about 24 bites.
- Air Fryer Method: Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray and arrange the bites in a single layer (2 to 3 batches as needed). Cook at 400°F for about 13 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Oven Method: Arrange on a parchment-lined or sprayed baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for about 25 to 28 minutes, flipping halfway. Broil the last couple minutes for extra crispiness if desired, watching closely.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
Grate the sweet potato finely so it blends smoothly into the mixture. Flatten the balls slightly so they cook evenly and resemble classic nuggets. Don't crowd the air fryer basket, cook in batches so hot air circulates. Flip halfway through either method for even browning. Great with ranch, honey mustard, ketchup, or BBQ sauce for dipping. Easy to double for meal prep. Keeps 4 to 5 days refrigerated; reheat in the air fryer or oven for best texture. Freezes well up to 3 months; reheat from frozen.