Delicious Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Delicious crispy chicken nuggets made in the air fryer, perfect for a quick and easy meal or snack. This recipe is sure to please both kids and adults.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or tenders
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Prepare the flour mixture by combining flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
- Beat the egg in a separate dish until it's smooth.
- Mix the breadcrumb mixture by combining panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a third dish.
- Coat the chicken nuggets by dipping each piece into the flour mixture, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumb mixture.
- Prepare the air fryer by spraying the basket with cooking spray or brushing with oil.
- Load the chicken nuggets into the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving some space between each nugget.
- Cook the chicken nuggets at 400°F for 5-6 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Increase the temperature to 420°F and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
For an extra crispy coating, make sure to not overcrowd the air fryer basket.