Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (from scratch recipe)
a delicious recipe that all family members love, that goes from none to done in 30 minutes!
Servings 4 people
Calories 326kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 slice sandwich bread (wheat or white, chef's choice)
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 lb ground chicken (we like Isernio's brand)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
Panko Coating
- 1 1/4 cup panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Other Ingredients
- 2 eggs (whisked, in a separate bowl)
- olive oil spray
- 1/2 cup flour (in a separate bowl)
- 2 tbsp panko crumbs (optional, if needed)
Instructions
- Combine slice of bread and milk in medium sized mixing bowl. Allow to sit for 2-3 minutes. Add ground chicken, salt, pepper and oregano. Mix with hands to combine. If mixture seems overly wet, add 1-2 tbsp of panko crumbs if desired.
- Using a small cookie scoop, or a tablespoon, create chicken nugget patties, and place on foil, or a cookie sheet for ease of next step.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
- Create assembly station, dredging the chicekn nugget patties in the following order. Station 1- Egg wash Station 2- FlourStation 3- Panko Coating
- Spray the tops of the nuggets with nonstick spray, and place in air fryer basket (do not overlap, you may need to do 2 batches) for 7-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the nuggets at their thickest point reaches 165 degrees fahrenheit.
Notes
PRO DIPPING TIP: I made a homemade Chick-Fil-A sauce.. If you want to give it a try, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp BBQ sauce, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, and 1 tbsp honey. Whisk and dip!
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 855mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 3mg