Description
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are a delightful weeknight dinner that brings joy to the whole family. These golden-brown nuggets are tender on the inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside, making them a favorite for kids and adults alike. Ideal for game days or casual family dinners, they’re quick to prepare and pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauces. Get ready for smiles all around as everyone digs into these irresistible bites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour (garlic powder, salt, pepper), one with whisked eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, dip in egg wash, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange coated nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 nuggets (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg