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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets made with chicken breast coated in breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese air fried until crisp, golden and delicious!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 188 kcal
Course: Snacks , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into even 1-inch bite sized pieces, from 2 large breasts)
  • 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 grated Parmesan cheese
  • Olive oil spray (I used my Misto)

Instructions

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  1. Put the olive oil in one bowl and the breadcrumbs, panko and parmesan cheese in another.
  2. 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.
  3. Put a few chunks of chicken at a time into the breadcrumb mixture to coat, then on the basket.
  4. Lightly spray the top with olive oil spray then air fry 400F 8 minutes, turning halfway, until golden.

Notes

  • Start with organic chicken, when possible. Trim any excess fat and cut the chicken into equal bite-sized pieces.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, cook them in batches as needed.
  • Spray the chicken lightly with oil to get a golden crust, and avoid cooking sprays that have propellant. 
  • Always turn half way, this will ensure even, golden cooking on both sides.
  • If you're serving everything at the same time and cooking in batches, you can add everything back into the basket once it cooks and heat 1 more minute so everything comes out hot at the same time.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188

% 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.