Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
24 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
432 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
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Chicken nuggets are always a family favorite and they taste so much better made from scratch! These air fryer chicken nuggets are ready to serve in less than 30 minutes and are perfectly juicy and crispy.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour divided in half
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or make your own-- see below!)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips or 2x2 size.
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Instructions
To Make Breadcrumbs
- Depending on the size of the bread, you can make your own bread crumbs from about four slices of bread. Place bread in the basket, and set time for about 5-7 minutes at 350°F, flipping over halfway. The air fryer makes the bread very crisp! Pace the crisp bread into the food processor and pulse into fine crumbs form.
For the Chicken Nuggets
- To prepare the basket: Using a pastry brush, brush oil onto the basket. (I used olive oil, but I am sure vegetable oil works just as well. This will keep the batter from sticking to the basket as it cooks.) Set the basket aside.
- In a small to medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup of flour, plus all of the milk and seasonings. Using two other bowls, one filled with the other ½ cup flour, and the other with the breadcrumbs, place the bowls next to each other for easy dipping.
- Dip each piece of chicken, starting with the flour, then once coated, dip into milk/seasonings mixture, then coat each piece with bread crumbs. Place each piece into the oiled basket, without stacking. Repeat coating for each piece, until all are covered and in basket.
- Select chicken, make sure the temperature is 380°F. Cook on each side for 7 minutes. If you prefer extra crispy, you can cook an additional minute on each side.
Notes
- Storage: Store air fryer chicken nuggets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- We also tried panko crumbs, and they worked too! They have a different texture, and we liked the breadcrumb texture better.
- You can also add hot sauce or chili powder to the milk and seasonings mixture if you want a spicier chicken nugget.
- If in a hurry, and you aren’t concerned with how “Pretty” the nuggets look, you can pour the flour over the chicken pieces in a larger bowl and toss until they are covered. It saves a step, but we wanted to make sure all of my pieces were evenly covered.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
432kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
925mg
(39%)
Potassium
546mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 432kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 925mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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