Homemade Crispy Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer
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Homemade Crispy Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer
Description
The recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breast combined with fresh onion, garlic, and various dried herbs and spices to build flavor in the nugget mixture. After blending the ingredients to a smooth consistency, the mixture is portioned and shaped into nuggets by hand, forming a uniform size for even cooking.
Each nugget is coated using a three-step breading process: first in cornflour, then dipped in beaten egg, and finally covered in breadcrumbs. This layered coating ensures a crispy, golden crust when cooked in the air fryer with a light application of neutral cooking oil. The air fryer cooks the nuggets efficiently and crisply without deep frying.
Cooking times may vary based on nugget size and air fryer wattage, so checking for a golden crust and fully cooked interior is recommended. These nuggets can be served with sauces or dips as a homemade alternative to store-bought snacks.
Adjust air fryer cooking time as needed to achieve desired crispness. Use one hand for dry ingredients and the other for wet during breading to keep the process neat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, 450g
- ¼ onion roughly chopped, medium
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- ½ chicken stock cube approx. 5g
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano sweet or smoked, dried
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cornflour
- 1-2 egg beaten
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
Prep the ingredients:
- Pat the chicken breast with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Then chop the chicken into small pieces, roughly chop the onion, peel the garlic cloves, and crumble the chicken cube. Set everything aside for blending.
Prepare the ground chicken mixture:
- Add chicken, onion, garlic, chicken stock cube, paprika, oregano, parsley, and salt in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Shape the nuggets:
- Transfer the blended chicken nugget mixture into a bowl. Add a little oil and mix well until combined.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions.
- Using your hands, shape each portion into a square or nugget form.
Coat the nuggets:
- Arrange three bowls with cornflour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Use one hand for the dry ingredients and the other for the wet to avoid a mess. Dip each nugget into the cornflour, then into the beaten egg, and finally coat it with the breadcrumbs, ensuring each nugget is evenly covered.
Air fry the nuggets:
- Spray a little oil in the air fryer basket.
- Place the coated nuggets in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they don't touch.
- Spray a little more oil on top of the nuggets.
- Air fry to 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked.
Serve:
- Enjoy air fried chicken nuggets with your preferred dip!
Notes
- Air fryer cooking times vary depending on nugget thickness and appliance wattage; adjust accordingly for crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 513mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 226IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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