Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

from kitchenathoskins.com
26 min
4 servings

These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are made in under 20 minutes with almost no oil. It's so easy, crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside and perfectly seasoned - Simplified breading process!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 pinches red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 pinches dried parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and then cut into 1-inch pieces.

  2. 2

    Mix chicken along with lightly beaten egg, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl, until well combined.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle all purpose flour on top and toss around to coat the chicken and keep aside.

  4. 4

    In a shallow bowl, stir together panko, parmesan, red pepper flakes and parsley (if using).Optional step - If you're using pre-shredded coarse parmesan, I like to briefly grind it for a few seconds before coating your chicken nuggets, for a more uniform coating.

  5. 5

    Working with one chicken piece at a time, dredge into the panko-parmesan mixture, turning and pressing on all sides to coat evenly and place on a large plate.

  6. 6

    Pre heat air fryer to 400°F. Place half the chicken nuggets into the air fryer basket, spacing evenly and spray a generous coating of non-stick cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Open the basket, flip the nuggets, spray again with cooking spray and finish cooking for 2 to 3 minutes or cooked through.

  8. 8

    Transfer chicken nuggets to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining nuggets.

  9. 9

    Serve hot with ranch dressing, ketchup, marinara or your favorite barbecue sauce.