Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Air fryer chicken nuggets are absolute perfection! They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and are just waiting to be dipped in any of your favorite sauces! Your family will go crazy over them! 

4 Servings

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 439 kcal Sugar 1 g
Carbs 26 g Cholesterol 87 mg
Protein 33 g Sodium 825 mg
Fat 22 g Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Cholesterol 87 mg
Sodium 825 mg
Fiber 1 g

Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 20 min

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Ingredients

1 pound cubed chicken breast

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

¼ cup olive oil or melted butter

3 cloves minced garlic

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

⅔ cup grated parmesan

1 teaspoon dried parsley

¼ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, whisk the ¼ cup olive oil or melted butter and 3 cloves minced garlic.

Step 3

In a third small bowl, combine the 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, ⅔ cup grated parmesan, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, and ¼ teaspoon paprika.

Step 4

Place the 1 pound cubed chicken breast in the flour mixture, then the oil, and lastly the Panko. Make sure to evenly coat each one.

Step 5

Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the breaded nuggets inside.

Step 6

Cook the chicken at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 minutes, then flip and cook another 7-10 minutes until crispy.

Step 7

Serve warm with homemade honey mustard