Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets: The Best Easy Recipe for All
Enjoy the crunch of crispy air fryer chicken nuggets with this easy recipe that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, shaking the basket halfway.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the nuggets lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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