> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thefoodiekitchen.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Seed Oil Free Chicken Nuggets: Homemade in Tallow (20 Minutes) - URL: https://thefoodiekitchen.net/seed-oil-free-chicken-nuggets/ - Published: 2027-02-02T10:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-15T04:22:12.000Z - Description: No commercial brand reliably makes seed oil free nuggets. Homemade in tallow takes 20 minutes and produces a crispier result. Full recipe plus a brand comparison of every major nugget brand. - Author: Savannah Ryan - Tags: MAHA Recipes, Chicken Recipes The best seed oil free chicken nuggets are made at home in tallow or coconut oil — no commercial brand reliably avoids seed oils in the coating and frying fat. For bought options: Epic Provisions Chicken Bites and some natural grocery brands come close, but formulations change. Homemade nuggets in tallow take 20 minutes and are better than anything you can buy — crispier crust, real chicken, no seed oils at any step. Recommended Fatworks Grass-Fed Tallow 14oz $16 The correct frying fat for nuggets — 420°F smoke point, produces the crispiest crust. [Buy on Amazon →](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0881XTCR3?tag=thefoodieki0f-20&ref=thefoodiekitchen.net) ## Homemade Seed Oil Free Chicken Nuggets Tallow at 375°F gives the crust the Maillard reaction that makes a nugget worth eating. Coconut oil works at the same temperature for a lighter flavour. Both produce a crust that stays crispy — unlike seed oil fried nuggets that go soft within minutes. Serves 4 servings Prep 15 min Cook 10 min ### Ingredients - 600g chicken breast or thigh, cut into nugget-sized pieces - 120g almond flour or cassava flour (for coating) - 2 eggs, beaten - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp onion powder - 1 tsp smoked paprika - 1 tsp fine sea salt - ½ tsp black pepper - Tallow or coconut oil for frying (enough for 2cm depth in pan) ### Method 1. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Set up a breading station: beaten eggs in one bowl, flour mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in another. 3. Dip each piece in egg, then press firmly into the seasoned flour. Set aside on a plate. 4. Heat tallow or coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or cast iron skillet to 375°F / 190°C. 5. Fry nuggets in batches — do not crowd. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden and internal temperature reaches 75°C / 165°F. 6. Drain on a wire rack (not paper towel — this keeps the crust crispier). Serve immediately. ## Best Shop-Bought Seed Oil Free Chicken Nuggets | Brand | Seed Oil Free? | Notes | | ----------------------------- | --------------------- | --------------------------------------------- | | Homemade in tallow | ✅ Yes | Best option — full control of all ingredients | | Epic Provisions Chicken Bites | ✅ Check current label | Generally clean — verify current formulation | | Applegate Naturals Nuggets | ❌ No | Uses sunflower oil in coating | | Bell & Evans Nuggets | ❌ No | Uses soybean oil or canola in breading | | Perdue Simply Smart | ❌ No | Canola oil in coating | | Tyson Air Fried Nuggets | ❌ No | Canola and soybean oil | | McDonald's McNuggets | ❌ No | Canola and hydrogenated oils | | Chick-fil-A nuggets | ❌ No | Canola oil in fryer | All commercial brands verified as of August 2026\. Formulations change — always check current ingredient label. ## Dipping Sauces That Are Seed Oil Free Most commercial dipping sauces contain soybean or canola oil. Seed oil free options: homemade mayo with lemon (see our seed oil free mayo recipe), mustard (most plain mustards are clean — check label), Primal Kitchen ketchup (no seed oils), hot sauce (most are clean), and homemade honey mustard (Dijon + honey + olive oil mayo). Standard BBQ sauce, ranch dipping sauce, and honey mustard from commercial brands almost always contain seed oils. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Are there any seed oil free frozen chicken nuggets? No widely available frozen nugget brand is reliably seed oil free across their full production. Applegate, Bell & Evans, and Perdue all use seed oils in their coatings. Homemade nuggets in tallow are the only guaranteed option. ### Can I air fry seed oil free nuggets? Yes. If you make them at home, brush lightly with avocado oil or melted ghee before air frying at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. The result is less crispy than tallow-fried but still good and fully seed oil free. ### Is almond flour coating seed oil free? Yes. Almond flour contains no added oils — it is ground blanched almonds. Cassava flour, tapioca flour, and arrowroot are also seed oil free coating options. ### What oil does Chick-fil-A use? Chick-fil-A uses canola oil for frying. They switched from peanut oil to canola oil in 2012\. Their nuggets are not seed oil free. ### Is breaded chicken seed oil free? Only if the coating uses no seed oils and it is cooked in a seed oil free fat. Standard commercial breaded chicken uses wheat flour, canola oil in the coating, and is fried in seed oil. Homemade with almond flour coating fried in tallow is fully seed oil free. Savannah Ryan · Amazon Savor Chicken 20 seed oil free international chicken recipes — all cooked in butter, ghee, or tallow. [Get on Amazon →](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXLDJ3F8?tag=thefoodieki0f-20&ref=thefoodiekitchen.net) **Related guides:** [Tallow Chicken Thighs](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/tallow-chicken-thighs/) · [Butter Roasted Chicken](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/butter-roasted-chicken/) · [Seed Oil Free Snacks](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/seed-oil-free-snacks/) · [What Is Tallow?](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/what-is-tallow/) **Also on The Foodie Kitchen:** [Seed Oil Free Mayo for Dipping](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/seed-oil-free-mayo/) · [Best Seed Oil Free Brands](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/best-seed-oil-free-brands/) **Research:** [Serious Eats on lard and tallow in traditional cooking](https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-animal-fats-for-cooking?ref=thefoodiekitchen.net) Recommended Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Mayo $11 Best seed oil free mayo — avocado oil, no soybean, available nationwide. [Buy on Amazon →](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AYYF1NC?tag=thefoodieki0f-20&ref=thefoodiekitchen.net) 📌 **Follow on Pinterest:** [Seed Oil Free Chicken Recipes on Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/theefoodiekitchen/chicken-recipes/?ref=thefoodiekitchen.net) Related on The Foodie Kitchen - [Tallow fried chicken — the full recipe](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/tallow-fried-chicken-southern/) - [Tallow and lard for frying — where to buy](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/seed-oil-free-pantry-staples-amazon/) - [Savor Family — tallow chicken strips for school lunchboxes](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/savor-family/) **Also see:** [All Seed Oil Free Chicken Recipes](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/seed-oil-free-chicken-recipes/) --- Follow Savannah: [@theefoodiekitchen](https://www.instagram.com/theefoodiekitchen/?ref=thefoodiekitchen.net) · [All Links](https://linktr.ee/theefoodiekitchen?ref=thefoodiekitchen.net)