Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets: Easy Homemade Delight for All
Enjoy the crispy, delicious taste of homemade chicken nuggets made effortlessly in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece first into the beaten eggs, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, spray the nuggets with cooking spray before air frying.
- Feel free to experiment with different spices in the breadcrumb mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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