Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Making Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer is really fast and easy. I have a secret ingredient in the marinade that makes these really juicy inside.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 350 grams Chicken Breasts skinless, boneless, at room temperature
- 1.5 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons melted Butter
Instructions
- Trim off any fat from the breasts. Slice the chicken into 1/2 inch slices and cut each slice into 1 inch cubes.
- Marinate the chicken pieces in italian seasoning, paprika, salt, mayonnaise and lime juice. Mix well and set aside for 20-30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix together breadcrumbs and parmesan. Place the chicken pieces one at a time in the mixture and coat them well with the breadcrumbs, pressing down to ensure the breadcrumbs coat each piece properly. Keep them aside in a plate.
- Place the coated chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure to leave some gaps and not over crowd the basket. Air fry for 3 minutes at 190C. Brush with melted butter on both sides, flip the bottom side up and air fry again for 3 minutes till crispy. Serve them hot!
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Notes
- Butter: You can replace the butter with an oil spray or oil
- Dipping Sauce: I served these chicken nuggets with my mango mustard dipping sauce. You can find the recipe here.
- Don't overcrowd: Always make sure to keep the nuggets in a single layer and don't overcrowd the basket or they won't become crisp.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg