Description
These crispy air fryer chicken nuggets are a delicious and easy recipe perfect for family movie nights. Quick to prepare and loved by kids!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 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 in one, beaten eggs in the second, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with spices in the third.
- Dip each chicken piece into the flour, then egg, and finally coat with the panko mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the breaded chicken nuggets in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the nuggets with cooking spray before cooking.
- Cook the nuggets in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Don’t rush the breading process for the best crunch. Use panko breadcrumbs for a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: chicken nuggets, air fryer, crispy, family recipe, easy meal