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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Try these easy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets when you need a quick meal or snack that will delight the whole family!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 569 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2½ cups panko breadcrumbs (150g)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces very dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, stir together the panko, cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in the olive oil, then use your fingers to massage it into the breadcrumbs so that it coats it evenly.
- In a second shallow bowl, add the flour. In a third shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
- Working with 5 to 6 pieces of chicken at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour, then the egg, then the panko. Set aside on a plate. Repeat until all of the chicken is breaded.
- Place half of the chicken in the basket of an air fryer, leaving about ¼-inch of space in between each piece. Air fry at 400°F for 8 - 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°F. Serve your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Cut the chicken into equal-sized pieces. Cutting all the chicken into 1-inch chunks will ensure the nuggets all cook at the same speed.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Chicken is cooked when its internal temperature reaches 165°F, so I test a few pieces in each batch to make sure they are properly cooked.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. Leave about ¼ inch between each nugget so there’s plenty of hot airflow around the chicken for even cooking and browning. Do not let the chicken overlap. I was able to cook all the chicken in two batches in my 6-quart air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to work in more batches.
Nutrition Information
Calories
569kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
259mg
(86%)
Sodium
1471mg
(61%)
Potassium
802mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
363IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
213mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 569kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 259mg | 86% |
| Sodium | 1471mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 802mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 363IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.