Eggless Air Fryer Turkey Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and packed with smoky seasoning, these air fryer turkey nuggets are the kind of weeknight win that makes everyone at the table happy. Most store-bought nuggets rely on egg-based binders or coatings, but this recipe skips them entirely — the dairy-free milk and Dijon mustard do the heavy lifting to hold the turkey mixture together beautifully. A seasoned breadcrumb coating with smoked paprika gives each nugget that satisfying crunch you'd expect from a deep-fried version, minus the mess and the oil. The air fryer does its magic at 400°F, delivering a deep golden crust and perfectly cooked centers in under 15 minutes. One pound of ground turkey makes around 16–18 nuggets, which means this recipe serves four generously — great for a family dinner or a snack spread that disappears fast. Dip them in your favorite sauce, pile them into a wrap, or just eat them straight off the tray — no judgment here.
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4 servings
For the nuggets
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 tbsp plain dairy free milk
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the coating
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, dairy free milk, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined and uniform — do not overwork the meat.
- 2
In a shallow dish, stir together the breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, and salt until evenly mixed.
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