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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Made for Family Fun

Delicious crispy air fryer chicken nuggets, juicy and easy to make—perfect for family fun!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 4 nuggets
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

For the Coating

  • 1 cup Plain Flour Can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used

For the Binding

  • 1-2 medium Eggs (beaten) Flaxseed mixture can be used as vegan alternative

For the Crunchy Coating

  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs are an alternative

For the Chicken

  • 3 pieces Chicken Breasts (cut into bite-size pieces) Chicken thighs can be used for richer flavor

For Serving

  • 1 cup Ketchup Other sauces can be used for dipping

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a shallow plate, mix together the plain flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • On a separate plate, pour the beaten eggs, and place the panko breadcrumbs on a third plate.
  • Toss each chicken piece in the flour mixture first, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (about 400°F) for a few minutes.
  • Arrange the chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Serve warm with ketchup or alternative sauces.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle some chopped fresh herbs on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gramsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword air fryer recipes, Appetizers, Chicken Nuggets, Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, easy recipes, Family Fun
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