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Air fryer chicken nuggets on a white plate.

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe

These air fryer nuggets are a quick, easy, and healthier way to enjoy everyone's favorite childhood food! Made with lean chicken breast from your local grocery store and air fried to perfection, these crispy chicken nuggets are a delicious quick dinner that the whole family will love.
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Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chick-fil-a nuggets, air fryer chicken nuggets, chick-fil-a chicken nuggets recipe, chicken nuggets recipe, how to make chicken nuggets in the air fryer
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Mindy

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Dill Pickle Juice
  • ¾ Cup Milk divided
  • 2 Pounds Chicken Breasts cut into pieces about 1 inch in size
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
  • 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in a ziplock bag and add ½ cup of milk and 1 cup pickle juice. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, breadcrumbs, powdered sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Beat the eggs and ¼ cup of milk in separate medium bowl.
  • Drain the chicken marinade use tongs to dip the chicken pieces in the flour mixture and coat evenly. Then dip in the egg mixture, followed by a second coating of flour.
  • Arrange the chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket sprayed with cooking spray. Fry at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes, flipping half way.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!

Nutrition

Serving: 6Servings