Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
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5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
208 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are lightly seasoned and breaded, then cooked until golden and crispy. Serve with dipping sauces for a fast, satisfying, and kid-friendly dinner.
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Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts skinless, boneless, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 ounces panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking oil spray
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Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 400°F for about 10 minutes.
- Trim any fat from the chicken breast and cut into 1-inch chunks; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- In a shallow dish place the breadcrumbs.
- Now dip each chicken piece into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to help the coating adhere.
- Place chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket, in a single layer; you may need to bake in two batches or more, depending on the size of your fryer.
- Spray the nuggets with some cooking oil and air fry for 12-15 minutes or until crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once done remove the nuggets from the basket with a tong. Serve with your favorite dip and enjoy!
Notes
- To help each chicken nugget cook evenly in the air fryer, make sure to cut them into equal-sized chunks.
- Regular paprika can also be used, but the smoked paprika adds more flavor.
- An olive oil spray will add a little extra flavor, but any other neutral oil will work just as well.
- Cook the chicken in a single layer, with no pieces overlapping or touching significantly. If needed, cook in two batches. This will help them get crispy!
- To make gluten-free, use gluten-free panko bread crumbs.
- Chicken breasts: To help each chicken nugget cook evenly in the air fryer, make sure to cut them into equal-sized chunks.
- Smoked paprika: Regular paprika can also be used, but the smoked paprika adds more flavor.
- Cooking oil spray: An olive oil spray will add a little extra flavor, but any other neutral oil will work just as well.
- Cook the chicken in a single layer, with no pieces overlapping or touching significantly. If needed, cook in two batches. This will help them get crispy!
- To make gluten-free, use gluten-free panko bread crumbs.
- Storage: Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Freezing: Cook and cool fully. Then freeze in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.
- Reheating: Turn on the air fryer to 400°F. Reheat nuggets for 4-8 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
644mg
(27%)
Potassium
474mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
277IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 644mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 277IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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48 reviews
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