Air Fried Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly juicy, these Air Fried Chicken Nuggets are the ultimate healthier twist on a classic comfort food! Made with tender chunks of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, these nuggets are coated in a flavorful blend of Parmesan-infused panko breadcrumbs, seasoned flour, and spices like paprika, garlic, and onion powder for an extra layer of savory goodness. The magic happens in the air fryer, where they cook to perfection with just a spritz of cooking spray—no deep frying required! Ready in just 30 minutes, these nuggets are perfect for a quick dinner, a snack, or a kid-friendly treat. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and far easier (and healthier) than you’d expect. Search for crispy air fryer recipes, healthy chicken nuggets, or quick weeknight dinners, and let these little bites steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 sprays Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches in size.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the panko breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the coated chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Cook in batches if necessary.
Spray the nuggets lightly with cooking spray.
Air fry the nuggets for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.3 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 199 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 995 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 397 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
