Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Homemade air fryer chicken nuggets that are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and healthier than deep-fried versions. Perfect for kids, parties, or quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray or cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized nugget pieces.
- Prepare three bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Spray basket lightly with oil and arrange nuggets in a single layer.
- Spray tops of nuggets with oil.
- Air fry 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temp).
- Serve hot with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the basket to ensure even crisping.
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Freeze breaded nuggets before cooking for easy make-ahead meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 nuggets
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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