Air Fryer Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
261 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets
Description
This recipe starts by marinating chicken breast pieces in a mixture of milk and pickle juice for at least an hour, which tenderizes and flavors the meat. After marinating, the chicken is combined with beaten egg and dredged in a flour blend containing powdered sugar, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper for a balance of savory and mildly sweet seasoning.
The coated chicken pieces are air fried at 390°F in batches, with cooking spray applied before and during cooking to encourage crispness. After an initial 5-minute cook, the nuggets are shaken and sprayed again, then cooked for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the exterior is crispy and cooked through. This method provides a crispy coating without deep frying.
These nuggets replicate the familiar texture and flavor profile found at Chick-Fil-A, with the marinade and seasoning playing key roles. They can be served as a snack, appetizer, or part of a meal, and using an air fryer reduces added fat compared to traditional frying.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces, boneless skinless
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup pickle juice
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with the milk and pickle juice. Stir, cover, and place in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F and completely coat the fryer basket with cooking oil. (If you have a dark coating on your air fryer basket use an olive oil spray.)
- In a shallow bowl combine the flour, powdered sugar, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper.
- Beat the egg with a fork and add it to the chicken mixture, stirring to combine.
- With a slotted spoon, remove some of the chicken pieces from the marinade, letting the liquid drain from the spoon. Then add the chicken to the flour mixture. Coat the chicken and then place them on the tray of the air fryer. (You'll need to cook in batches.)
- Spray the chicken well with cooking spray and place in the air fryer for 5 minutes. Shake the chicken after 5 minutes and spray any floured parts with cooking spray. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the chicken is crispy and golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1121mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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