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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are a ​​fun, healthy, and delicious dinner or snack for both kids and adults! They’re super crunchy and take just 20 minutes to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: air fryer chicken nuggets
Servings: 25 nuggets
Calories: 50kcal
Author: Erin

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the cut chicken into a bowl, then the whisked egg into a separate bowl and last, the breadcrumbs and seasonings into a third bowl, forming an assembly line.
  • Dunk half of the chicken into the egg mixture, them directly into the breadcrumbs mixture.
  • Spray your air fryer with nonstick spray, then transfer the breaded chicken into your air fryer, making sure none of the chicken is touching.
  • Air fry the chicken at 380° for 6 minutes, then flip it over and cook it for 4 more minutes.
  • Repeat this process with the remaining chicken. Serve with your favorite condiment(s) and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per chicken nugget and are an estimation
*To keep these gluten free, use gluten free breadcrumbs
*Storage: store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; Reheating: reheat nuggets in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes until warm. 

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg