Description
Delicious and crispy homemade chicken nuggets made in the air fryer, perfect for a quick snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch recommended)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- In another bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for a few hours before coating.
- You can customize the seasoning in the flour mixture to your preference.
- If you have a smaller air fryer, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4-5 nuggets)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
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