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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Air fryer chicken nuggets are a guilt-free alternative to frozen store-bought brands. They are tender, juicy, and packed with protein!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 367 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast cut into nugget size
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the egg.
- Dip each chicken nugget into the egg mixture, followed by a coating of the panko bread crumb mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil cooking spray, or any other cooking spray with a high smoke point. Keeping space between each nugget, line them in the tray in a single layer.
- Air fry at 390°F for about 5 minutes. Flip the nuggets over. Air fry for an additional 4 minutes or so, depending on the size of the chicken pieces.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
367kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
864mg
(36%)
Potassium
883mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
167IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
188mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 883mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 167IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.