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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Air fryer chicken nuggets are kid friendly and super easy to make from scratch. This meal goes from air fryer to table in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F. If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, then set the air fryer to 390 degrees F and run for 5 minutes.
- Cut the fat off the chicken and dice it into 1 inch pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese. Melt the butter in a separate bowl.
- Then dip each piece of chicken in the butter and then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Put the coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. You may have to cook in multiple batches depending on how many chicken nuggets you are cooking.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until the nuggets are crispy and the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5-7 days. To reheat, place them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to warm and crisp them back up. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
530mg
(22%)
Potassium
194mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
512IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 512IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.