Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (from scratch)

These easy, made from scratch, Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets can be air fried in under 20 minutes.

Made with ground chicken and Italian seasoning, these nuggets are moist and tender on the inside and crisp and and flavorfulon the outside.

What are made from scratch chicken nuggets?

Made from scratch chicken nuggets are ground chicken or chicken chunks that are coated with breading and then cooked.

I like how cooking these nuggets in an air fryer takes out all of the added oil..

Have you tried my Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken Tenders?

That chicken tender recipe is a delicious and easy recipe featuring chicken breast tenders perfectly seasoned and coated with cereal and then air fried. Both this recipe for chicken nuggets and that recipe for chicken tenders are great tasting chicken recipes that can be made in an air fryer.

Serve your chicken nuggets with some great tasting dips. You can find a selection of chicken dips here.

Why we love Air Fried Chicken Nuggets.

This is an easy and tasty way to make homemade chicken nuggets.
They can also be prepared in advance and frozen to make whenever you want a nugget or more.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Making the chicken in an air fryer rather than using a deep fryer is a healthier way to cook about anything. It is also an easier method of doing so.
• This recipe is made with simple ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• The panko breading gives the nuggets crunchy on the outside.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as using a homemade seasoning blend.
• Making this recipe from scratch means that you know everything that has gone into it.
• While nuggets are a favorite with adults, this recipe is especially popular with kids.

Ingredients needed to make homemade chicken nuggets.

• Chicken. Use ground chicken.
• Egg. Beaten as it is used to bind the breading to the chicken.
• Panko Breadcrumbs Gives these nuggets that crunchy coating.
• Salt. This can be omitted or adjusted.
• Seasoning. Italian seasoning was used to make my nuggets.
• Additional Seasonings Used: , garlic powder, pepper, and paprika.

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Tips for making the best chicken nuggets from scratch.

Ground chicken was used in making my nuggets. This recipe can also be made with ground turkey.

More helpful tips for you.

1. The chicken nuggets are formed, breaded, and then frozen to keep the breading intact. Doing this also means that you can make any number of nuggets that you want to make at a time as they are stored in the freezer.
2. Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the ground chicken to form your nuggets. This will keep the nuggets uniformly sized and the air frying consistent as a result.
3. Leave room in the air fryer for the warm air to circulate around the nuggets. The chicken nuggets should not overlap in the air fryer basket.
4. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before serving it.
5. This recipe can be made gluten free by using gluten free panko.
6. Preheating your air fryer can help the nuggets air fry evenly. You can also rotate them midway through air frying.

How to make homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets.

Prep Time: 10 minutes .
Freeze Time: 2 hours.
Air Fry Time: 18 minutes .
Servings: 25-35 nuggets, depending on how large you make them .

1. Chicken. In a large bowl, combine together your chicken and seasonings.
2. Dredging Station. You will need two shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place your beaten egg (you can simply beat the egg in this bowl). The second bowl should contain your panko breadcrumbs.
3. Dredge. Start by lining a rimmed baking sheet (that can fit into your freezer) with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop or similar item to scoop out the ground chicken and form a nugget using your hands. Dip the nugget into your beaten egg and then into your panko. Then place the nugget on to your prepared baking sheet. You can wet your hands if needed to help keep the ingredients from sticking.
4. Freeze. When you are done forming your nuggets, place the baking sheet into your freezer for at least two hours. Once the nuggets have set you can transfer them to a zip top freezer bag for long term storage.
5. Air Fry. These nuggets can be air fried frozen. Spray the nuggets with oil and then place them into your air fryer basket, leaving room between them. Air fry the nuggets at 350f for six minutes. Then shake the basket and continue to air fry until the nuggets are browned and cooked through (six to eight more minutes).
6. Serve. Let the nuggets cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite dip or Homemade Ketchup.

Expert Tip 👉 Your chicken is done cooking when a meat thermometer says that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Depending on the size of your air fryer, this recipe may have to be made in batches.

How to store chicken nuggets.

The uncooked nuggets can be stored in your freezer for up to a few months. Cooked ones can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to a few days or few months when frozen. .

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• Dutch Oven Whole Roasted Chicken
• Crockpot Chicken and Potato Dinner
• Crockpot Bourbon Chicken (Slow Cooker) Recipe
• Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Recipe
• Instant Pot Cashew Chicken
• Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Recipe

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