These air fryer rice paper chicken nuggets are a fantastic, mess-free, gluten-free alternative to traditional flour-coated fried nuggets. They’re simple to make, less greasy, and deliver a delightful crunch with every bite.
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A fresh way to utilize rice papers.
As a proud Vietnamese, my pantry is never without a stash of rice papers—everything from crispy varieties for Vietnamese fried spring rolls to chewier ones perfect for Gỏi Cuốn (fresh rolls). But the fun doesn’t stop there; people have come up with so many innovative ways to use them!
In Vietnam, rice paper pizza is a popular street food, while Koreans have created rice paper tteokbokki. Here, I present rice paper chicken nuggets—gluten-free, mess-free, and oil-free, delivering all the goodness in every crunchy bite!
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Ingredients
- Chicken breast or chicken tenders
- Rice paper (specifically the type used for Fried Spring Rolls, which has a higher ratio of rice flour and a less transparent appearance compared to the type used for fresh summer rolls).
- Seasonings: soy sauce, five-spice powder, chicken powder, sugar. I marinated my chicken with soy sauce and five-spice powder for an Asian-inspired flavor, but feel free to adjust the seasonings based on your personal taste preferences.
- Cooking oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Begin by dicing your chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with soy sauce, five-spice powder, chicken powder, and sugar for 30 minutes.
- Take each rice paper sheet and cut it in half or into 3 pieces, depending on the size of your rice paper.
- Dip a piece of rice paper into a bowl of water, ensuring both sides get wet. Place it on a plate and let it rest for 2-3 minutes or until the sheet becomes soft, stretchy, and transparent.
- Put a piece of marinated chicken on the lower third of the rice paper, then fold the bottom edge over it. Fold the sides towards the middle, and continue rolling up the chicken until it is fully enclosed by the rice paper.
- Use a brush or oil spray to lightly grease the chicken rolls with oil.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes.
- Carefully place the nugget rolls in the air fryer basket. Air fry them for 8 minutes, then flip the chicken rolls and air fry for an additional 3 minutes or until the nuggets turn golden and crispy
Helpful Tips
- For golden colored nuggets,you could add 1 tbsp molasses, honey or Vietnamese caramel sauce to your soaking water when preparing the rice paper sheets.
- Before air frying, allow the marinated chicken to come to room temperature by letting it sit for 20 minutes. This helps ensure even cooking and a tender texture.
Easy, No-mess Air Fryer Rice Paper Chicken Nuggets
These air fryer rice paper chicken nuggets are a fantastic choice for a gluten-free, mess-free alternative to traditional flour-coated fried nuggets. They're simple to make, less oily, and deliver a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
- 0.6 pound chicken breast or chicken tender (270g)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- ½ tsp chicken powder
- ½ tbsp sugar
- Rice Papers (type for fried spring rolls)
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- Cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with soy sauce, five-spice powder, chicken powder, and sugar for around 30 minutes.
- Cut the rice paper sheets in half or thirds, depending on their size.
- Dip a piece of rice paper into a bowl of water, ensuring both sides are wet. Allow it to rest on a plate for 2-3 minutes until it becomes soft, stretchy, and transparent.
- Place a piece of marinated chicken on the lower third of the rice paper. Fold the bottom edge over the chicken, then fold the sides towards the middle. Roll up the chicken until it is fully enclosed in the rice paper.
- Lightly coat the chicken rolls with oil using a brush or oil spray.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 -10 minutes.
- Carefully place the nugget rolls in the air fryer basket. Air fry them for 8 minutes, then flip the chicken rolls. Continue air frying for an additional 3 minutes or until the nuggets become golden and crispy.
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