Description

These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets with chicken breast turn out perfectly golden and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, using seasoned toasted panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan
2 pinches red pepper flakes
2 pinches dried parsley

Instructions

Step: Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch size pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the lightly beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Toss well until each piece is evenly coated. Sprinkle the flour on top and toss around to coat the chicken, and keep aside.
Step: In a separate shallow bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley until evenly combined.
Step: Working with one piece at a time, dredge the chicken in the panko-Parmesan mixture. Turn and gently press on all sides to ensure an even coating, then transfer to a large plate.
Step: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Arrange half of the chicken nuggets in the basket in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Transfer the cooked nuggets to a plate and repeat with the remaining batch.
Step: Serve hot with ranch dressing, ketchup, honey mustard or your favorite barbecue sauce.

Notes

To toast panko: Toss 1 1/2 cups panko with a tablespoon of oil in a moderately hot skillet until golden. Use finely shredded parmesan or pulse pre-shredded cheese in a food processor for a more uniform crust.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Category: Chicken
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 303 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 651 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0.03 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 165 mg

Keywords: air fryer chicken nuggets, homemade chicken nuggets, panko breaded chicken, crispy chicken bites