Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders (cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces); ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons milk; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs; ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 ½ teaspoons paprika; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; Nonstick spray or olive oil mister; Greek Yogurt Ranch (for dipping)

A combination of regular breadcrumbs and panko is my secret to making these air fryer chicken nuggets EXTRA golden and crispy. So easy too!

⏱️ 25 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 28 views

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders (cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Nonstick spray or olive oil mister
Greek Yogurt Ranch (for dipping)

Steps

Pat the chicken pieces dry then place in a gallon-sized ziptop bag with the flour. Seal and shake the bag so the chicken is evenly coated.
In a shallow bowl (I use a pie dish) beat the egg and milk together. In a second shallow bowl, stir together the panko, breadcrumbs, paprika, and salt. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper as a landing area and keep it nearby.
Coat the chicken pieces: Working a few at a time, dip each piece of floured chicken into the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture, patting it gently as needed to adhere. Shake off excess.
Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pieces.
If you’d like to keep the chicken warm between batches, turn a regular oven to 250°F. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or oil, then add chicken pieces in a single layer so that they are not touching. Generously spray the top of the chicken nuggets.
Air fry the chicken nuggets at 400°F for 7 to 9 minutes, pulling out the air fryer basket and flipping the pieces over once halfway through. (The chicken should register at least 165°F on an instant read thermometer and the outsides will be golden brown and crisp.) Repeat with remaining chicken nuggets, keeping them warm in the oven between batches as desired. Enjoy hot.