FRIED TURKEY NUGGETS -AIP

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Ingredients 

• 1 lb turkey – cut into 1-2 inch pieces
• 1 cup avocado oil

Dry Mixture (AIP, Paleo)

• 1 lb, skinless, boneless turkey
• 1 cup Otto’s cassava flour
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp ground onion (omit for low-FODMAP)
• 1 tsp ground garlic (omit for low-FODMAP)
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano

Dry Mixture (Keto) 

• 1 cup Pork Dust pork rinds – ground into dust in a food processor

Wet Mixture  (stage 1 AIP re-intro, Keto)

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp avocado oil

Wet Mixture (Elimination phase AIP, Keto)

• 1/4 cup avocado oil

Process

• Cut your turkey (white or dark meat) into 1-2 inch pieces.
• Whisk together the dry mixture in one shallow bowl, then whisk together the wet mixture in a second shallow bowl. If you are using pork rinds, grind them in the food processor to make them into a fine powder. 
• Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
• Prepare the turkey nuggets by first dredging the meat in the egg (or) oil mixture, and then place it in the flour mixture, tossing around until coated, and putting on a plate. Repeat with remaining meat.
• Heat your 1 cup of avocado oil in a large, 2 inch deep skillet, on medium heat until crackling and hot.
• Once hot, add the breaded nuggets, allowing to cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown on each side, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining meat, then serve. *If you are using pork rinds, see notes below.

Recipe Notes

Place a splatter screen over your skillet to avoid excess oil being all over your kitchen.

If you are making an elimination phase AIP & Keto recipe using ground Pork Dust pork rinds, DO NOT fry.  Simply bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes.  The cooking time will depend on the size of your turkey pieces.