Description
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are the perfect solution for a quick and delicious meal that both kids and adults will love. Bursting with flavor and featuring a delightful crunch, these homemade nuggets are ideal for family dinners, movie nights, or unexpected guests. With just a few simple ingredients and an air fryer, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl until frothy.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg wash, then coat in panko breadcrumbs ensuring full coverage.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange nuggets in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, shaking halfway.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 nuggets (130g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 175mg