Turkey Nuggets with Almond Flour Coating over salad
Ingredients
Lean Protein:
- 170 g (6 oz) 99% lean ground turkey
- 1 large egg (50 g, beaten)
Healthy Fats:
- 14 g (2 tbsp) almond flour
- 1 tsp olive oil spray (for air fryer coating)
Seasonings:
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Salad:
- 85 g (1 cup) romaine lettuce, chopped
- 43 g (1/4 cup) jicama, diced
- 50 g (1/4 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 50 g (1/2 cup) Napa cabbage, shredded
- 25 g (1/4 cup) broccoli sprouts
Condiments:
- 14 g (1/2 oz) reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 15 g (1 tbsp) low-fat Italian dressing
Instructions
For Turkey Nuggets:
- Preheat the Ninja air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg.
- In another bowl, mix almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the ground turkey into nugget-sized pieces (about 1–1.5 inches).
- Dip each nugget into the egg, ensuring it’s fully coated, then roll it in the almond flour mixture.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Place the coated nuggets in the basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
For Salad:
- Combine romaine lettuce, jicama, cherry tomatoes, Napa cabbage, and broccoli sprouts in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing just before serving.
Nutritional Breakdown
| Component | Recipe Values | Compliant? | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lean Protein | 6 oz turkey + egg coating | 6 oz (Leanest category) | ✅ Yes |
| Healthy Fats | 2 tbsp almond flour + 1 tsp olive oil | 2 servings (Leanest category) | ✅ Yes |
| Greens | 1.5 cups (romaine, jicama, tomatoes, Napa cabbage, broccoli sprouts) | 1.5 cups (3 servings) | ✅ Yes |
| Condiments |
1/2 oz mozzarella cheese (1) 1 tbsp Italian dressing (1) Seasonings: garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper (1) |
Up to 3 Condiments | ✅ Yes |