Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe
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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Description
The recipe starts with cutting chicken breast into uniform pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper. Dipping the pieces in olive oil helps the breadcrumb mixture adhere well. The coating combines seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs, panko, and Parmesan adding flavor and texture. Cooking in the air fryer at 400°F with a brief halfway turn crisps the coating while sealing in moisture without frying in oil, resulting in a crunchy exterior and tender meat.
The flavor is mild with Italian seasoning notes complemented by salty Parmesan. Texture contrasts between the crispy coating and juicy chicken inside make these nuggets appealing. Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding, which helps maintain crispness.
Nuggets can be served as snack, lunch, or main dish, paired with dipping sauces or alongside vegetables for a balanced meal. They provide a hand-held appetizer or quick protein option without deep frying.
Use organic chicken if possible, trimming excess fat to reduce grease. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket by cooking in small batches. Lightly spraying with olive oil is important for crispiness. When serving multiple batches, reheat all nuggets together briefly in the air fryer to serve hot at the same time.
Ingredients
- 16 oz chicken breast cut into even 1-inch bite sized pieces, from 2 large breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ( and black pepper, to taste)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons panko
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- olive oil I used my Misto, spray form
Instructions
- Put the olive oil in one bowl and the breadcrumbs, panko and parmesan cheese in another.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then put in the bowl with the olive oil and mix well so the olive oil evenly coats all of the chicken.
- Put a few chunks of chicken at a time into the breadcrumb mixture to coat, then on the basket.
- Lightly spray the top with olive oil spray then air fry 400F 8 minutes, turning halfway, until golden.
Notes
- Start with organic chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat, and cut into equal bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook nuggets in batches as needed to maintain crispiness.
- Lightly spray chicken with olive oil before air frying to achieve a golden crust without using oil sprays containing propellants.
- Turn nuggets halfway through cooking to ensure even browning on all sides.
- If cooking multiple batches, reheat all nuggets together in the air fryer for about 1 minute to serve warm simultaneously.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz chicken (1/4 of the recipe) | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 4.5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 18% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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