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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
These homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are a quick, easy, delicious, and kid-approved lunch or dinner idea. They're made from scratch without any oil, so they are a healthier option than their fast-food or store-bought counterparts. Make a double batch so you always have some in the freezer!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees for ⏱️ 5 minutes.
2
In a small bowl, combine the dried parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
dried parsley1 teaspoon
3
In another small bowl, combine the melted butter, breadcrumbs, and parmesan.
4
Trim any excess fat from chicken breast. Slice into 1/2-inch thick strips, then each slice into 2 to 3 nuggets.
5
Sprinkle the chicken pieces with the seasoning mixture and then dip each piece into the breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
6
Place nuggets in the air fryer basket, in a single layer without touching. (Cook in batches if necessary, depending on the size of your air fryer.)
7
Air fry for ⏱️ 6 minutes, flip them over and air fry for another 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes. (Check nuggets with a thermometer and make sure they have an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. If not, air fry for a few more minutes. Exact cooking time will vary depending on the size of your nuggets, your air fryer, etc.)
8
Remove nuggets from basket with tongs and set onto a plate to cool.
9
Serve right away with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
calories
311 kcal
fat Content
26 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
206 mg
protein Content
10 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
82 mg
carbohydrate Content
11 g
saturated Fat Content
16 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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