Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Servings 6 servings
Calories 368kcal
Ingredients
- 4 (8 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp buttermilk or whole milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- cooking spray or oil mister
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, seasoned salt, granulated garlic, onion powder, paprika and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with buttermilk.
- In a third shallow bowl or container, whisk together panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Coat chicken pieces with flour mixture, then into egg wash and panko-parmesan mixture pressing the breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken. Place onto a sheet pan.
- Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray or use an oil mister. Spray chicken with cooking spray and arrange in the basket in a single layer. Cook for 12 minutes, in two batches to prevent overcrowding.
- Check halfway through (around 6 minutes) and flip spraying any dry spots in the breading with additional cooking spray or oil.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Oven Method:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Liberally spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Follow the recipe for breading the chicken nuggets.
- Arrange on baking pan without touching. Spray the chicken liberally with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes drizzling with melted butter halfway through baking and turning.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 678mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 3mg