Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets That Kids Will Absolutely Love
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are a kid-friendly dish that brings the crunch and flavor children adore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main course
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- In one bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat well.
- Place the coated nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Nuggets, Kid-friendly Recipe