McDonald's McNuggets contain 40 ingredients including dimethylpolysiloxane—the same anti-foaming agent used in Silly Putty manufacturing.
Easy Low Calorie Spicy McNuggets
Get ready to indulge guilt-free with these Easy Low Calorie Spicy McNuggets! Packed with protein and made with zesty seasonings and crispy breadcrumbs, these nuggets are a delicious twist on a fast-food classic, but with half the calories. Perfect for satisfying your cravings while keeping your macros in check!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper (2.5 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 475g Lean Chicken Mince or Ground Chicken (Coles Less Than 2% Fat Chicken Mince) (1.05 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 Large Egg
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 30g All Purpose Flour (0.24 cup)
- 1.5 Tsp Baking Powder (7.5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- 1 Tsp Black Pepper (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Salt (5 ml)
- 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika (10 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 Tsp Mustard Powder (5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 Tsp Chilli Powder (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, add chicken mince followed by the seasonings listed.
- 2
Mix it together, make sure your hands are slightly wet and form 24 even nuggets.
- 3
Place them on a baking tray with baking paper and freeze for around 10 minutes.
- 4
In a bowl, add plain flour, baking powder, a tiny bit of pepper, and a dash of the same seasonings used before. Mix it all together.
- 5
Dip each piece of chicken in egg and coat it in the mixture.
- 6
Spray with light cooking oil spray and air fry or oven bake them with the specified settings.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Freeze the formed nuggets for exactly 10-15 minutes to firm the protein structure, preventing them from falling apart during coating and cooking while avoiding ice crystal formation that occurs after 20+ minutes.timing10-15 minutes
- ✓Keep your hands at 15-20% moisture when forming nuggets by dipping in cold water - this prevents the lean chicken mince from sticking while maintaining proper binding without adding excess moisture.technique15-20% moisture
- ✓Add 1/2 teaspoon baking powder per cup of flour to create CO2 bubbles during cooking, giving you 30% more surface area for crispiness without traditional deep-frying.ingredient1/2 tsp per cup flour
- ✓Air fry at 380°F for optimal Maillard reaction - this temperature creates browning and flavor development in the coating while cooking the interior to 165°F without drying out the lean mince.equipment380°F
- ✓Form nuggets to 1-inch thickness maximum because chicken mince has less fat than whole meat and will overcook on the exterior before the center reaches 165°F if thicker.technique1-inch maximum
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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McDonald's McNuggets contain 40 ingredients including dimethylpolysiloxane—the same anti-foaming agent used in Silly Putty manufacturing.
Easy Low Calorie Spicy McNuggets
Get ready to indulge guilt-free with these Easy Low Calorie Spicy McNuggets! Packed with protein and made with zesty seasonings and crispy breadcrumbs, these nuggets are a delicious twist on a fast-food classic, but with half the calories. Perfect for satisfying your cravings while keeping your macros in check!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper (2.5 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 475g Lean Chicken Mince or Ground Chicken (Coles Less Than 2% Fat Chicken Mince) (1.05 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 Large Egg
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 30g All Purpose Flour (0.24 cup)
- 1.5 Tsp Baking Powder (7.5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- 1 Tsp Black Pepper (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Salt (5 ml)
- 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika (10 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 Tsp Mustard Powder (5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 Tsp Chilli Powder (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, add chicken mince followed by the seasonings listed.
- 2
Mix it together, make sure your hands are slightly wet and form 24 even nuggets.
- 3
Place them on a baking tray with baking paper and freeze for around 10 minutes.
- 4
In a bowl, add plain flour, baking powder, a tiny bit of pepper, and a dash of the same seasonings used before. Mix it all together.
- 5
Dip each piece of chicken in egg and coat it in the mixture.
- 6
Spray with light cooking oil spray and air fry or oven bake them with the specified settings.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Freeze the formed nuggets for exactly 10-15 minutes to firm the protein structure, preventing them from falling apart during coating and cooking while avoiding ice crystal formation that occurs after 20+ minutes.timing10-15 minutes
- ✓Keep your hands at 15-20% moisture when forming nuggets by dipping in cold water - this prevents the lean chicken mince from sticking while maintaining proper binding without adding excess moisture.technique15-20% moisture
- ✓Add 1/2 teaspoon baking powder per cup of flour to create CO2 bubbles during cooking, giving you 30% more surface area for crispiness without traditional deep-frying.ingredient1/2 tsp per cup flour
- ✓Air fry at 380°F for optimal Maillard reaction - this temperature creates browning and flavor development in the coating while cooking the interior to 165°F without drying out the lean mince.equipment380°F
- ✓Form nuggets to 1-inch thickness maximum because chicken mince has less fat than whole meat and will overcook on the exterior before the center reaches 165°F if thicker.technique1-inch maximum