Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
from kristineskitchenblog.comThese Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are perfectly crispy and deliciously seasoned. Once you try this easy recipe, you won't want to make chicken nuggets any other way!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 304kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Preheat air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and use a spoon to toss gently until all of the chicken pieces are coated.
- Pour the panko breadcrumbs into a large zip-top bag. Add the chicken pieces to the bag, seal, and shake to coat the chicken in the panko.
- Add the chicken to the air fryer basket in a single layer, with a bit of space in between each piece of chicken (cook in batches if needed). Air fry at 400° F for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 4-5 minutes on the second side, until cooked through to 165° F in the center. Serve immediately
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Notes
- Leftover cooked chicken nuggets can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. You don’t need to thaw them before reheating.
- The best way to reheat chicken nuggets is to heat them in the air fryer for a few minutes, until hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces chicken | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
