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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk; 2 pounds chicken tenderloins, cut into nugget size; 1 cup flour; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 eggs; 2 cups panko bread crumbs; cooking spray

Rating: 4.7 stars

10 Ratings
8 Reviews
4 Photos

Why have frozen chicken nuggets when you can have them fresh and homemade? They come out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, thanks to the air fryer.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Mix buttermilk and chicken in a large bowl and let soak while you prepare the seasoned flour.

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Step 2

Combine flour, Parmesan cheese, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Pour bread crumbs onto a flat plate.
Step 3

Dredge each chicken nugget first in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally coat in breadcrumbs.
Step 4

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket with cooking spray. Place as many nuggets into the basket as you can without overcrowding. Lightly mist the tops of the nuggets with cooking spray.
Step 5

Cook for 10 minutes. Flip chicken nuggets and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove and repeat with remaining nuggets.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

310 calories; protein 33.4g; carbohydrates 33.5g; fat 6.8g; cholesterol 118.5mg; sodium 563.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (8)

Most helpful positive review

Nonna

09/26/2019

Great recipe. I did have to change the buttermilk, though, I used 1 cup sour cream an1 cup milk (allowed it to sit for about 15 minutes and then added my chicken pieces to it). Also, I used a smoked paprika and 1 Tbsp garlic powder (both because of my family's personal preference. Results they were gone as fast as I brought them out of Air Fryer. Thank you so much for sharing this great recipe. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

clafrancis1980

01/02/2020

I like the coating texture although it lacks flavor. Maybe this should be chalked up to me being an air fryer newbie or possibly it varies by air fryer brand but my results were these should have been cooked longer than two minutes once flipped. Read More

10 Ratings

5 star values: 8
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Nonna

09/26/2019

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clafrancis1980

01/02/2020

feliznavidad

02/25/2020

Good recipe! Cooked up fast and was very tasty. I will definitely make it again. Read More

MSM

02/23/2020

Yummy! Read More

Kristin Balcerzak

12/31/2020

These were great! I increased the batch size and added crushed red pepper flakes to the breadcrumbs. The fam said "yum"! Read More

MB!

07/27/2020

I was skeptical about how crisp and crunchy these would turn out. But I was pleasantly surprised! I followed the directions completely. These came out crispy and excellent! Next time I make them I will be adding more seasoning to them. To ensure that the chicken stayed tender, after I cut the breasts into bite sized pieces before I let them rest in the buttermilk, I filled a container with a lid with hot water and poured salt into it and then let the chicken brine in the hot water for 15 minutes in the fridge. Read More

Buckwheat Queen

Allstar

07/16/2019

Five stars. These came out perfectly! I used gluten free ingredients. My kids devoured them. Thank you for the recipe. It s a winner! Read More

tdawg

08/17/2020

I thought there were great! They came out well done and crispy just like the ones in the main picture. While preparing, I put too many tenders in the buttermilk so I left extras in the buttermilk overnight. When I made them the following day, as an encore from my partner, they were super tender. I'll likely do that from now on. Read More

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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 310.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 67 %

carbohydrates: 11 %

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 11 %

saturated fat: 11 %

cholesterol: 40 %

vitamin a iu: 12 %

niacin equivalents: 140 %

vitamin b6: 35 %

vitamin c: 4 %

folate: 10 %

calcium: 8 %

iron: 13 %

magnesium: 12 %

potassium: 9 %

sodium: 23 %

thiamin: 21 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.