Tired of soggy store-bought chicken nuggets? Upgrade to our Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe! Crispy, juicy, and made with simple ingredients, these nuggets are sure to delight the whole family. A spicy option is also available for those who like it a little spicy.
Crunchy, juicy chicken nuggets but don’t want to leave the house or wait in long drive-thru lines? These homemade chicken nuggets are the perfect solution! Cooked in an air fryer with simple ingredients, these nuggets are ready in just minutes and taste even better than their drive-thru versions. You can customize it to your liking by adding hot sauce for extra flavor or using plain bread crumbs for a different texture. Or perfect for satisfying that comfort food craving.
cook in air fryer
An air fryer is a cooking utensil that uses hot air and a small amount of oil to make food crispy and delicious. It is a cooking method that allows you to enjoy a crispy texture like deep-fried while reducing fat and oil. This makes air frying a healthier alternative to traditional frying.
This recipe can use a drawer pull style air fryer or a countertop toaster oven style air fryer. Pull-out air fryers are usually larger and have a drawer where the food is cooked. Countertop toaster oven style air fryers are more compact designs and often have multiple functions such as toasting, baking and grilling in addition to air frying. Both types of air fryers are suitable for this recipe, so it ultimately comes down to personal preference and the size of your kitchen.
When using an air fryer, it is important to use minimal oil and avoid overcrowding the basket as this can lead to uneven cooking. It’s also important to shake or flip the food occasionally during cooking to ensure crispness.
replacement
If you don’t want to use melted butter, you can substitute 1/2 cup buttermilk. If you don’t have bread crumbs on hand, you can substitute plain bread crumbs, but they will be less chewy.
Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your chicken nuggets and your preferred doneness. In this recipe, chicken nuggets are cooked at 390-400°F for 8-9 minutes, flipping halfway through. It’s important to check the internal temperature of the chicken to make sure it reaches 165°F before eating.
Yes, you can use chicken nuggets to cook other foods in your air fryer. However, it is a good idea to cook foods that have similar cooking times together. For example, you can cook vegetables and French fries with chicken nuggets. For best results, make sure all the food you cook is in even layers in the air fryer, or use an air fryer accessory that allows you to stack different items.
Yes, you should preheat your fryer before cooking chicken nuggets. This ensures that the nuggets cook evenly and achieve the desired level of doneness. We recommend preheating the air fryer for at least 5 minutes before adding the chicken nuggets.
Yes, you can use other types of bread crumbs for your chicken nuggets. It can also be flavored.
Tired of soggy store-bought chicken nuggets? Upgrade to our Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe! Crispy, juicy, and made with simple ingredients, these nuggets are sure to delight the whole family. A spicy option is also available for those who like it a little spicy.
material
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed and diced
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dry virgin
- 2 tea spoon dried oregano
- 1 tea spoon salt
- 1/2 cup melted salted butter
instructions
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In a small mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, and salt.
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Dip chicken in melted butter and coat with bread crumbs. Place coated chicken on a plate or skillet.
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Preheat air fryer to 390-400°F. Carefully place the coated chicken pieces in the air fryer, leaving a space between each piece. Cook the chicken in bulk if desired.
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Drizzle the chicken with cooking oil.
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Bake chicken for 8-9 minutes, flipping halfway through and grill until medium cooked and no longer pink in center, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Serve and enjoy!
calorie: 329kcal | | carbohydrates: 7g | | protein: 15g | | obesity: 27g | | saturated fat: 16g | | Polyunsaturated fat: 1g | | Monounsaturated fat: 7g | | Trans fat: 1g | | cholesterol: 103mg | | sodium: 995mg | | potassium: 281mg | | fiber: 1g | | sugar: 1g | | Vitamin A: 805IU | | Vitamin C: 1mg | | calcium: 117mg | | iron: 2mg
