Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
Description
This recipe involves cutting boneless, skinless chicken breasts into small chunks, seasoning them with a combination of garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper. The pieces are dipped in hot sauce to coat, then rolled in seasoned panko crumbs, which give a crisp, golden crust when cooked in the air fryer. The air fryer crisps the nuggets at high heat without deep frying, resulting in a crunchy exterior and juicy interior. Flipping and spraying the nuggets halfway through cooking ensures even crispness.
They are commonly served with crunchy celery and carrot sticks paired with blue cheese dressing, mimicking traditional buffalo wings. The dish is suitable for finger food and casual gatherings. The level of spiciness can be adjusted using different types of chili powder or hot sauce. This recipe offers a way to enjoy buffalo chicken flavor with less oil and mess.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless (skinless chicken breast (2 breasts))
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (use ground cayenne to make it hotter)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup seasoned panko (or gluten-free crumbs)
- olive oil spray form
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce or your favorite hot sauce, Frank's brand
- celery for serving, optional, celery stalks and carrot sticks, 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
- carrot
- blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small bite sized chunks. Season with garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and black pepper.
- Place panko in a small bowl. Place the hot sauce in another small bowl.
- Dip the chicken into the hot sauce a few at a time, then into the crumbs and place on the air fryer basket in a single layer, in batches if needed.
- Spray the top generously with olive oil and air fry 8 minutes at 400, flipping halfway and spraying the other side when you flip.
- Serve with celery and carrot sticks and blue cheese dressing, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 501.5mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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