Air Fried Chicken Nuggets
Deliciously flavored chicken nuggets that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. These Air Fried Chicken Nuggets are a healthier twist on a family favorite!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces (about 1" cubes)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Spray vegetable oil
Instructions
- Spray air fryer basket with vegetable oil.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
- In a second shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, salt, seasoned salt, white pepper, chili powder, black pepper, and garlic powder (see notes below).
- Working with a few pieces of chicken at a time, dip the pieces in the buttermilk mixture. Shake off excess liquid and then roll through flour mixture. Place pieces in a single layer on a plate.
- Spray all sides of chicken with vegetable oil, making sure that there are no dry spots.
- Place chicken pieces in a single layer in air fryer basket. If all pieces do not fit in a single layer, save for a second batch.
- Turn air fryer to 370 degrees. Cook for 10 minutes, flip chicken and cook for an additional 8 minutes, or until crust os golden brown and chicken is cooked through.
Notes
If you want a spicier nugget, consider using 1/2 teaspoon white pepper or adding 1-2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 962mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg