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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
Enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken nuggets made easily in your air fryer, perfect for a quick snack or meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg

Dry Seasonings

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy chicken nuggets)

Cooking Spray

  • to taste Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken in pickle juice for 30 minutes.
  • Mix dry seasonings in a bag; whisk milk and egg separately.
  • Coat chicken pieces by dipping in milk-egg mixture, then shaking in dry seasoning bag.
  • Preheat air fryer to 360°F. Arrange coated chicken in a single layer, spray with cooking spray, and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Flip chicken, spray again, increase temperature to 400°F, and cook for 2 more minutes until crispy.

Notes

Adjust cooking time based on nugget size and air fryer model for best results.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, Chicken, nuggets