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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

These homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are easy to make, super crispy and use ingredients that you probably already have.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken nuggets, homemade chicken nuggets air fryer
Servings: 30 chicken nuggets
Calories: 47kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups panko
  • ¼ all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsps garlic powder
  • 2 tsps onion powder
  • 2 tsps smoked paprika
  • 2 tsps salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cut in small pieces
  • olive oil, spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375° F.
  • In a medium bowl add the panko, all purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Transfer the mixture into a shallow bowl and set aside. 
  • Add the beaten eggs to a shallow bowl and dip the chicken in the egg, then in the panko mixture, and make sure to press the chicken onto the breadcrumbs to fully coat the chicken.
  • Place the chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket and spray with olive oil on both sides. Cook the chicken for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature has reached 165℉.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

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