Description
Deliciously crispy air fryer chicken nuggets that are easy to make and guaranteed to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece into the flour, then into the egg, and finally coat with the panko mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking, then place the chicken nuggets in a single layer.
- Spray the nuggets lightly with cooking spray before cooking.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer for best results. Serve with crispy fries or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken nuggets, crispy chicken nuggets, easy chicken recipe