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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Air fryer Chicken Nuggets fry up super crispy with just a little spritz of oil. Much healthier and tastier than frozen.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 225 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Panko crumbs
Instructions
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Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Season with salt.
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Place flour, paprika, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
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In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce.
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In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs and Panko crumbs.
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Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture. Shake off excess and coat in buttermilk mixture.
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Press into bread crumb mixture. Lightly spray coated chicken pieces with cooking spray.
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Preheat Air Fryer at 400 for 3 minutes.
Cook for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through and spritzing with a little more oil if necessary. Don't crowd the chicken nuggets in the air fryer. Cook in 2 batches if necessary.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 278mg12%
Potassium 318mg9%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 17g34%
Calcium 76mg8%
Vitamin C 1.4mg2%
Vitamin A 315IU6%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.