Homemade Copycat McDonald's Chicken Nuggets

Homemade Copycat McDonald's Chicken Nuggets

from inspiringsavings.com
30 min

This Homemade Copycat McDonald's Chicken Nuggets recipe tastes JUST LIKE the real ones – but made in your kitchen. Learn how to make these crispy little fun nuggets from home right now!

Ingredients

  • • 2 lbs. of ground chicken
  • • 2 eggs
  • • 2 teaspoons of kosher salt
  • • 1 cup of cornstarch
  • • 1 cup of water
  • • 1 1/2 tablespoons of onion powder
  • • 1 1/2 tablespoons of garlic powder
  • • 1 tablespoon of paprika
  • • 1 1/2 teaspoons of pepper
  • • 1 cup of flour

Directions

  1. 1

    In a food processor or mixer, blend the chicken, 1 egg, and salt until the chicken resembles a paste.

  2. 2

    Form the chicken into tablespoon-sized nuggets. Dredge the nuggets in cornstarch to fully coat. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, seasonings, egg, and water. Mix well until a smooth batter forms.

  4. 4

    Place a nugget on a fork to dip into the batter. Let excess batter drip off.

  5. 5

    In a saucepan or deep skillet, bring oil to 350° and place battered nuggets into fry. Fry for 3 minutes until nuggets are floating and remove to a paper towel to let rest. Return nuggets to oil for 2 more minutes to double fry.

  6. 6

    Allow nuggets to cool before eating.