Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
These easy homemade air fryer chicken nuggets are made with ground chicken. Packed with protein and flavor, this is a recipe you'll be reaching for over and over!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454g) lean ground chicken
- 1/4 cup (29g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parlsey
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 whole egg
- cooking spray
Chicken Nugget Coating
- 1/4 cup (29g) grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together ground chicken, grated parmesan cheese, spices, and egg.
- Shape ground chicken mixture into 16 nuggets, flattening slightly. (Each nugget will weigh approximately 35g) and set on a plate.
- In a bowl, mix together the nugget coating ingredients.
- Lightly spray your air fryer basket
- Take each nugget and gently press it into the coating, making sure to coat all sides of the nugget.
- Place in your air fryer, taking care not to crowd the basket. Lightly spray the tops of the nuggets.
- Air fry at 400 degree for 5 minutes. Flip nuggets and continue air frying for an additional 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
NOTE
Nutrition information for this recipe is provided below. For more information on the nutrition facts provided on this site, please visit our nutrition disclaimer.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Serving Size
4 nuggets
Amount per Serving
Calories
265
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Protein
43
g
86
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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