Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Enjoy crispy and delicious Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets ready in just 25 minutes! Perfect for meal prep or family dinners—try this recipe today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 ounces panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free panko)
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 10 minutes.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place coated nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy; ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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