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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

Crispy, spicy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets are perfect for the big game or enjoy them for lunch, or dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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
  • 3 tablespoons Frank's Hot Sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)
  • optional: celery stalks and carrot sticks, 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing (for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken into small bite sized chunks. Season with garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and black pepper.
  2. Place panko in a small bowl. Place the hot sauce in another small bowl.
  3. 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.
  4. Spray the top generously with olive oil and air fry 8 minutes at 400, flipping halfway and spraying the other side when you flip.
  5. Serve with celery and carrot sticks and blue cheese dressing, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% 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.