Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Discover how to make restaurant-quality chicken nuggets at home in just 20 minutes. These nuggets are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect for family dinners or game day snacks.

What You'll Need

✓ Chicken  ✓ Flour ✓ Eggs ✓ Olive oil ✓ Salt

✓ Bread Crumbs ✓ Paprika ✓ Garlic Powder ✓ Onion Powder

Carefully cut the chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces.

1

Combine breadcrumbs, flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.

2

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with a fork. Dip chicken in eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.

3

Lightly oil the air fryer basket for a golden brown finish. Arrange nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

4

Mist the top of the nuggets with olive oil for extra crispiness.

5

Cook at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

6

Repeat until all nuggets are cooked. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.

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