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chicken nuggets in air fryer

Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer Recipe

Kids love chicken nuggets, so why not make them at home! Homemade chicken nuggets that taste like fast food nuggets are a family favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 310.34 kcal

Recommended Products

air fryer
small mixing bowl
measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups chopped chicken breast
  • 1 ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon each of the following spices chili powder, celery salt, thyme, basil, oregano, garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees
  • In one bowl beat egg. In another small bowl, stir together flour and seasonings. Roll chicken breast in the flour mixture and let set on a plate for about 5 minutes for the flour to soak up the moisture.
  • After 5 minutes, roll chicken cubes in egg mixture and back into the flour mixture until fully coated. Let set another 5 minutes on the plate.
  • After rest time is up, place chicken cubes into sprayed air fryer basket. Air fry chicken nuggets for about 4 minutes each side or until they temp at 165 degrees and are fully cooked throughout.

Nutrition

Calories: 310.34kcalCarbohydrates: 29.38gProtein: 23.79gFat: 10.03gSodium: 125.05mgSugar: 1.19g

All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Nutritional facts listed are a rough estimate and should only be followed as a general idea.

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