Healthy Homemade Kids Turkey Nuggets

Crispy, golden, and packed with wholesome turkey and sweetcorn—these healthy homemade nuggets are perfect for kids (and adults too!). Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and full of flavor

INGREDIENTS

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Turkey Mix
  • 250g minced turkey breast

  • 6g salt

  • Large pinch black pepper

  • 1 egg

  • Large pinch cayenne

  • 1 small tin sweetcorn, drained & dried

  • Maple syrup

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Flour Coating:
  • 200g plain flour

  • 8g salt

  • 4g finely crushed black pepper

  • 10g garlic powder

  • 3g smoked paprika

  • 4g red pepper flakes

  • 12g onion powder

  • Zest of 1 lemon

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Pane Coating:
  • 200g panko breadcrumbs

  • 50g grated Parmesan

  • 50g coarsely crushed kibbled onions

  • 50g coarsely crushed cornflakes

  • 12g salt

  • 4g finely crushed black pepper

  • Large pinch cayenne

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 3g extra salt

Method

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Make the Turkey Mix:
  • Beat the turkey, egg, salt, pepper, and cayenne over ice until nicely emulsified.

  • Dry roast the sweetcorn in a very hot pan until slightly browned. Drizzle with maple syrup at the end to caramelize. Cool on a tray.

  • Fold the corn into the turkey mix.

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Shape the Nuggets:
  • Spread the mixture into a small tray lined with parchment, 1 cm deep. Freeze until firm.

  • Cut into shapes: use a cutter, slice into sticks, or roll ~15g balls and flatten slightly for mini burgers.

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Prepare the Flour & Pane:
  • Flour: Mix all flour coating ingredients together.

  • Pane: Mix all pane ingredients together; scrunch so it’s coarsely combined.

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Coat the Nuggets:
  • Dip each nugget first into the flour.

  • Beat 2 eggs with a splash of milk, then dip the nuggets into the egg mixture.

  • Coat in the pane mixture, press gently. For extra crunch, repeat the egg + pane step.

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Cook:
  • Option 1: Freeze for later.

  • Option 2: Fry in hot oil at 180°C until golden, then finish in the oven at 180°C for 5 mins.

Healthy Homemade Kids Turkey Nuggets

Crispy, golden, and packed with wholesome turkey and sweetcorn—these healthy homemade nuggets are perfect for kids (and adults too!). Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and full of flavor

INGREDIENTS

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Turkey Mix
  • 250g minced turkey breast

  • 6g salt

  • Large pinch black pepper

  • 1 egg

  • Large pinch cayenne

  • 1 small tin sweetcorn, drained & dried

  • Maple syrup

   +   
Flour Coating:
  • 200g plain flour

  • 8g salt

  • 4g finely crushed black pepper

  • 10g garlic powder

  • 3g smoked paprika

  • 4g red pepper flakes

  • 12g onion powder

  • Zest of 1 lemon

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Pane Coating:
  • 200g panko breadcrumbs

  • 50g grated Parmesan

  • 50g coarsely crushed kibbled onions

  • 50g coarsely crushed cornflakes

  • 12g salt

  • 4g finely crushed black pepper

  • Large pinch cayenne

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 3g extra salt

Method

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Make the Turkey Mix:
  • Beat the turkey, egg, salt, pepper, and cayenne over ice until nicely emulsified.

  • Dry roast the sweetcorn in a very hot pan until slightly browned. Drizzle with maple syrup at the end to caramelize. Cool on a tray.

  • Fold the corn into the turkey mix.

   +   
Shape the Nuggets:
  • Spread the mixture into a small tray lined with parchment, 1 cm deep. Freeze until firm.

  • Cut into shapes: use a cutter, slice into sticks, or roll ~15g balls and flatten slightly for mini burgers.

   +   
Prepare the Flour & Pane:
  • Flour: Mix all flour coating ingredients together.

  • Pane: Mix all pane ingredients together; scrunch so it’s coarsely combined.

   +   
Coat the Nuggets:
  • Dip each nugget first into the flour.

  • Beat 2 eggs with a splash of milk, then dip the nuggets into the egg mixture.

  • Coat in the pane mixture, press gently. For extra crunch, repeat the egg + pane step.

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Cook:
  • Option 1: Freeze for later.

  • Option 2: Fry in hot oil at 180°C until golden, then finish in the oven at 180°C for 5 mins.

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