Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Make these easy Chicken Nuggets at home in your air fryer! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfect for dipping into your favorite sauces.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your Air Fryer to 400°F (205°C). Spray the inside basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and cut the chicken into small 1-inch pieces. Transfer the chicken to a medium bowl and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl beat the egg with the all-purpose flour until combined. Pour the egg mixture into the bowl filled with the chicken and mix well to coat.
- In a separate, shallow bowl combine the panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Dredge one piece of chicken in the panko mixture. Cover each side by pressing gently with a fork. Transfer the dredged chicken pieces to the air fryer basket in a single, non-overlapping or touching layer.
- Spray with a light coating of non-stick cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes, flip, spray, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165°F. Remove and cook any additional chicken pieces that may remain.
- Best served immediately.
Notes
- Leftovers: Store in an airtight container and in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through and crispy.
- Freezing: Cool completely and transfer to a freezer-safe ziplock bag. Remove as much air as possible. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or reheat in your air fryer until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 1207mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
