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Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

Buffalo Chicken Nuggets are the ultimate levelled up nuggets! Tender and moist nuggets in the most crispy and delicious corn flake breading. Tossed in buffalo sauce and served with ranch to dip.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 25 Nugggets
Calories: 71 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • cooking spray (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce (or 1 cup hot sauce plus 3 tablespoon melted butter)
  • ranch (or Blue Cheese Sauce, for dipping)
Chicken Nuggets
  • 2 lb ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce
Breading
  • 2 cups corn flakes cereal
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a medium sized bowl combine all of the chicken nuggets ingredients. Mix until evenly combined. Set aside while you prepare the breading.
  2. In a shallow bowl add the corn flakes. Use your hands to crush the corn flakes into very small pieces. Add the panko breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Using a tablespoon, scoop the chicken mixture and roll it into a meatball. Then gently flatten the meatball to shape the chicken nugget. Repeat until all nuggets are shaped. The recipe will make around 25-30 nuggets.
  4. One at a time, coat each chicken nugget in the breading, use your hands to gently press the breading into the chicken to ensure it sticks.
  5. AIR FRYER COOKING METHODPreheat air fryer to 400°F. Working in batches, add 8-10 chicken nuggets to your air fryer at a time (do not overlap or stack the nuggets, only add enough for an even layer). Spray the nuggets with cooking spray on both sides. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).PAN FRIED COOKING METHODIn a large skillet or deep pot, heat enough oil on medium-high heat to come 2” up the sides (about 1-2 cups of oil depending on the size of your pan). Working in batches, carefully place the nuggets in a single layer into the heated oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove the nuggets from the oil and drain on paper towel or wire rack.OVEN BAKED COOKING METHODPreheat oven to 400°F Line a large sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spray with with cooking spray. Place the chicken nuggets on the sheet pan leaving a space between them. Spray the tops and sides with cooking spray. Bake for 6 minutes, then flip the nuggets and bake for another 6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  6. While the nuggets are cooking, prepare the buffalo sauce. If using store bought skip this step. In a small bowl combine the melted butter and hot sauce. Stir until evenly combined.
  7. Once the nuggets are cooked, add them to a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over top and gently toss until evenly coated.
  8. Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing to dip. Enjoy! (Optional, garnish with sliced chives or green onions).

Nutrition Information

Calories 71kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 555mg (23%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 25Nugggets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 71

% Daily Value*

Calories 71kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 555mg 23%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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