You can make these easy air fryer chicken nuggets in no time! Make them as a dinner, lunch or snack and don't forget to add your favorite dipping sauces!
I'm late on the air fryer trend but made it nonetheless and glad I did. It's such a handy appliance especially when you yearn for some roasted veggies but don't love the prospect of preheating an entire oven space.
Of course chicken nuggets are a recipe that's popular with an air fryer. They're quick, easy and you can make a bunch of them at one time.
Making air fryer chicken nuggets
Because this is not a traditional deep frying method, the main hurdle I had to figure out was making the "batter" stick to the chicken. After many tries using egg and flour and breadcrumbs, I think the best result was actually just transferring the chicken from the buttermilk to the crumbs and then to the air fryer.
I also skipped the traditional panko breadcrumbs for crushed Ritz crackers which gave them a light crunch and a little bit of sweetness.
Tips for making the best air fryer nuggets
- Once the nuggets are in the air fryer basket, give them a light spray with some olive oil to help create the crunch.
- Marinade in the buttermilk as long as you can, ideally overnight.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breast.
- Serve at once for maximum crunch,
- Serve with all of your favorite dipping sauces.
- Preheat your oven to 375 and place the first batch on a baking tray while the second batch cooks.
Benefits of cooking with an air fryer
- It's healthier with 70-80% less calories
- Less mess and easy clean up
- No need to heat up the whole oven and warm the kitchen
- Preheats and is ready in a few minutes
- Creates gold and crispy veggies ready to snack on anytime!
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