Homemade Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer – Crispy and Delicious
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Homemade Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer – Crispy and Delicious

Crispy chicken nuggets cooked in an air fryer, perfect for a quick dinner or appetizer.

Time⏱️ 23 min
Servings👤 2
Difficulty

🥘 Ingredients

chicken breasts (about 300g / 10.5 oz) — 2
breadcrumbs (about 1/2 cup) — 50g
large egg — 1
flour (about 1/4 cup) — 30g
teaspoon salt — 1/2
teaspoon ground black pepper — 1/4
oil spray (as needed)

👨‍🍳 Steps

1Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 3 minutes.
2Arrange the chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without overlapping.
3Cook at 180°C for 10 minutes, then gently shake the basket to turn the nuggets.
4Continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
5Let the nuggets rest for 2 minutes before serving to firm up.

🛒 Shopping List

chicken breasts, breadcrumbs, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, ground black pepper, cooking spray