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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (Gluten Free!) This simple chicken nugget recipe is crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside and light on the hips!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 264 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 packet gluten free ranch dressing mix (1 tablespoon powder)
  • 1/4 cup gluten free baking flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2/3 cup gluten free bread crumbs

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes. Set out three bowls. Bowl 1: Combine the powdered ranch dressing mix and gluten free baking mix. Bowl 2: Mix the oil and milk together, whisk well. Bowl 3: Place the gluten free bread crumbs in the third bowl.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. 
  3. Work in two batches. Dip half the chicken pieces in the gluten free baking mix. Then dunk them in the oil and milk mixture. Finally dip the pieces in the gluten free bread crumbs.
  4. Lay the chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 7 minutes. 
  5. Remove from the basket and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.

Notes

  • All air fryers vary a little. The nuggets may need anywhere from 6-9 minutes cook time per batch. 
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  • Love Gluten? You can make this exact recipe using regular wheat flour and bread crumbs.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8nuggets Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 659mg (27%) Potassium 429mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.3mg (1%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264

% Daily Value*

Serving 8nuggets
Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 659mg 27%
Potassium 429mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

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