The Best Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (from scratch)
The Best Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (from scratch), an easy homemade lunch or dinner recipe made with ground chicken in a panko coating.
Servings: 35
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken - Use ground chicken.
- 1 Egg -Beaten
- 1½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Salt.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika.
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Chicken. In a large bowl, combine together your chicken and seasonings.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Serve. Let the nuggets cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite dip or Homemade Ketchup.
Recipe Notes
*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. See theairfryingdiva.com for details on this recipe.
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. See theairfryingdiva.com for details on this recipe.
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Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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