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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe Easy Crispy Homemade Snack

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These air fryer chicken nuggets are crispy and tender without deep-frying, making a healthier homemade snack perfect for quick meals and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray or olive oil spray

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breast into evenly sized bite-sized pieces, about 1 to 1.5 inches each.
  2. Pour ½ cup buttermilk into a bowl and add chicken pieces. Stir gently to coat and let sit for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  4. Remove chicken pieces from buttermilk one at a time, letting excess drip off, then dredge them in the dry mix, pressing lightly to adhere the coating. Place coated nuggets on a baking sheet or plate.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and run for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray. Place chicken nuggets in a single layer without touching.
  7. Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes. Flip each nugget, spray lightly again, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  8. Let the nuggets rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

If nuggets aren’t crispy enough, air fry for an additional 2 minutes. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Use panko breadcrumbs for best texture. Buttermilk soak helps coating stick. For gluten-free, substitute flour and panko with almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs. Can bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes on a wire rack as an alternative.

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