Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer Recipe
Chicken nuggets are the ultimate kid friendly finger food, but adults love them too! Making homemade Chicken Nuggets in the air fryer with chunks of chicken beasts are so much healthier than fast food or frozen nuggets you buy, and so easy to make! These breaded chicken breast bites are coated in breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese then air fried until golden and crisp. They also happen to be egg-free, so they’re great for kids with egg allergies. No air fryer? No worries! Bake them in the oven using this Baked Chicken Nugget recipe. If you want a fast food, take-out style chicken nugget, try these chicken nuggets made with ground chicken. You might also like these air fryer chicken tenders and this air fryer chicken breast.
Variations
Play around with the spices, try garlic powder, onion powder, oregano or paprika for more flavor. For more protein, skip the oil and use melted butter or use a beaten egg instead.
How to make air fryer chicken nuggets
Here’s the step by step directions. See the recipe card below for exact measurements: And what can be more kid-friendly than chicken nuggets, even the pickiest kids like them! Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup, BBQ sauce, honey mustard or whatever you like to dip your nuggets into. Adults love them too! I like to serve them with lemon wedges and a crisp green salad for lunch. These chicken pieces are:
Healthier than fast food! No deep frying or excess oil. High Protein: Each serving has 25 grams of protein! Egg Free Chicken Nuggets Recipe: Great of your kid has an egg allergy.
Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into even 1-inch bite sized pieces Seasoning: 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper, to taste Olive oil: to get the crumbs to stick to the chicken without using egg Whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and panko breadcrumbs: I like using a combo for the best texture, but you can also use one or the other. You can also use gluten-free crumbs. Parmesan cheese: I like to mix it with the crumbs, but if you are dairy-free you can omit. olive oil spray, I used my Misto
What is an air fryer?
An air fryer is a counter top kitchen appliance that cooks by circulating hot air around food with a mechanical fan at high speed, cooking the food and producing a crispy layer similar to frying, but without all the oil. Traditional frying cooks by completely submerging foods in hot oil. The air fryer works alternatively by coating food in a thin layer of oil while circulating air heated up cooks foods like potato chips, chicken, fish, pork chops, french fries or even baked goods, with 70% and 80% less oil than a traditional deep-fryer.
Helpful Tips to Make Healthy Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days. To reheat, air fry until heated though.
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