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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are seasoned cubed chicken breasts coated with panko crumbs and covered in a buttery lemon garlic sauce, cooked to a crispy golden brown in an air fryer.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 299 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1½-inch pieces (approximately 2 chicken breasts)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups panko breading
Butter Sauce Coating
  • 4 tablespoons Challenge Butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup Parsley, finely diced
  • ¼ teaspoons salt

Instructions

Chicken
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  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss together to coat evenly. Add the panko crumbs to the mix and toss again to coat.
  3. Place chicken in a single even layer in the basket of the air fryer. (Work in batches if your air fryer isn't large enough).
  4. Fry for 8 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and set aside. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm as you make the butter sauce coating. (The chicken will be going back in the air fryer to finish cooking.)
Butter Sauce Coating
  1. In a medium bowl combine melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and salt. Pour the sauce over the chicken, evenly covering each piece of chicken. Place back into the air fryer to cook for another 5 minutes. (Chicken is fully cooked when its internal temperature reaches 165°F.)
  2. Serve warm, dipped in your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 299kcal (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299

% Daily Value*

Calories 299kcal 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.