Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Chicken soaked in a fabulous batter, rolled in Panko bread crumbs then air fried (or pan fried) to a crispy golden brown on the outside yet tender, juicy and full of flavor on the inside. These are not just for the kids anymore!
In my next post I will share a delicious Bang Bang Chicken Sauce that goes great with these Chicken Nuggets.
Adapted from: Joanna Cismaru
In a medium bowl whisk together the flour,
cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
Add the egg, buttermilk and Sriracha sauce.
Whisk until a smooth batter forms.
Place the chicken chunks into the batter and
let them sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Place the Panko bread crumbs into a bowl. Add the chicken
chunks, discarding the batter, and coat the chicken completely.
Place the breaded chicken onto a plate
covered with waxed paper in a single layer.
Spray the air fryer pan with cooking oil.
Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 390º.
Place the chicken nuggets in a single layer,
without touching, on the bottom of the pan.
Air fry for 5 minutes, carefully turn them over
and air fry for another 5 minutes or until golden
brown and the internal temperature is at 165-170
degrees, do not overcook or they will be dry.
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” pieces)
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce
- 1 large egg, slightly whisked with a fork
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 – 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
Directions
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Add the egg, buttermilk and Sriracha sauce. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- Add the chicken chunks coating them completely with the batter. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Place the Panko bread crumbs into a bowl. Add the chicken chunks, discarding the batter, and toss to completely coat them with the bread crumbs. Place them on a waxed paper covered plate in a single layer.
- Spray the air fryer pan with cooking oil. Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 390 degrees.
- Place the chicken nuggets into the pan in a single layer and without touching each other.
- Air fry for 5 minutes, turn over and air fry another 5 minutes or until golden brown and 165-170 degrees. Do not overcook or they will be dry. You will probably need to do these in batches.
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So much than you know who’s nuggets!
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Thanks Sheree! ❤️
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These look really tasty!
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Thank you Dorothy. I don’t usually care for white meat but these had so much flavor and were super moist that I can’t wait to make them again.
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That’s a good sign!
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Those look so delicious and love the freshly fried look. I don’t imagine these lasted very long on the plate! I don’t think I’ve ever cooked with Panko before; will have to give it a try.
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Me either, it was my first time using Panko crumbs and now I have a large box of it. Regular bread crumbs can’t even compare to Panko. I can’t believe this was the first time I ever tried them. Thanks Ab!
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Trying to cook healthier alternatives, so I am loving this recipe for nuggets that I know my husband will love! Thank you!
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You’re welcome they tasted amazing! My husband (and me) loved these!!!
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They look super delicious and healthier. 😋
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Thank you! This is the only way I am fixing chicken nuggets from now on. I made these and put the Bang Bang sauce on them…so good!
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I love chicken nuggets (must be the inner child in me 😊) and can’t wait for that Bang Bang sauce! We (well, more my husband) have a few chicken dishes up his sleeves this coming week … but I’m sure we can work these nuggets in somewhere on the menu 👍🏻.
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Oh heck there are so many ways to prepare chicken I could eat it most days of the week. My husband just told me yesterday he’s ready for the bang bang chicken again (already!)
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These look so delicious! I’ve never used an air fryer but seen advertisements for them, looks like it gives great results!
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Yes they are wonderful. They work better for a smaller family of two otherwise you have to cook in batches. It’s perfect for my husband and me. Thank you Paul! ❤️
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Going to start saving money to buy an air fryer!
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I love mine, food not only cooks quick but is so much healthier than deep frying. These turned out amazing!!!!
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Yummy great. How are you doing? Do browse my website. Thank you.
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Thanks Helen!
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It looks really crispy 😋😋
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Yes it was the Panko bread crumbs that did it. I have never used them before this and they were fabulous!
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saving this recipe to try later, love how crispy it looks !
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It was so crispy and the best tasting chicken nuggets I have ever had Nisha.
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They look delicious and a lot less messy than the usual way of making them. You will leave McNuggets in the dust!!
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I call them my adult version…lol
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Ha ha and you look to get more bang for your buck … they were not puny in the least!
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Good one!
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Absolutely looks yummy! My daughter will love them.
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Thank you Kally!
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This looks delicious! I’d been wondering how to get the chicken nuggets cooked just right in the air fryer and this will help me get it to perfection! Thanks for sharing.
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You are very welcome! Keeping track of the internal temperature is the final step to turning out perfect.
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