Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Once you've made these Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets you'll never turn back. Delicious chicken breast coated in crispy seasoned panko breadcrumbs - you'll love them!
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken breast
- ⅛ tsp salt
- pinch black pepper
- 1 egg
For the coating
- 65 g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat your air fryer if required
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Cut 600g chicken breasts into roughly 3cm cubes and add to a bowl along with ⅛ tsp salt and a pinch of pepper
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In a shallow dish add 65g panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp garlic granules, ¼ tsp paprika and ⅛ tsp black pepper. Stir to combine
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In another shallow dish whisk 1 egg
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Dip each cube of chicken into the beaten egg making sure it is completely coated
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After dipping the chicken pieces in egg, toss them into the panko breadcrumbs until they are completely covered
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Add the nuggets to your air fryer basket making sure you leave a little room between each. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook the nuggets in a few batches
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Cook the chicken nuggets at 190°C for 10-12 minutes
Recipe Notes
If your air fryer requires preheating, check the chicken nuggets a couple of minutes before the recipe states.
Nutritional information is given as a guide only and may vary.