Description
Simple recipe for making crispy chicken nuggets in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Set up a dredging station with three shallow dishes: one with the flour mixture, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken piece first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Next, dip the floured chicken into the egg, letting excess drip off.
- Finally, coat the chicken thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the breaded chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Do not overcrowd the basket.
- Spray the tops of the chicken pieces lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 380°F (195°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can freeze the breaded nuggets on a baking sheet for 15 minutes before air frying.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of your chicken pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: air fryer, chicken nuggets, homemade, quick, easy, breaded chicken