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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

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These easy air fryer chicken nuggets take just minutes to throw together and only about 10 minutes to cook in the air fryer. They come out perfectly crispy on the outside yet juicy and tender on the inside thanks to my secret ingredient!

  • Author: Kylie
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2" pieces
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • olive oil spray

Instructions

  1. Heat air fryer to 400 degrees.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine mayo with Dijon mustard and a couple pinches of salt and pepper.
  3. In another shallow bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.
  4. Add chicken to the mayonnaise mixture and toss to coat evenly on all sides.
  5. Dredge chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing it into each piece of chicken.
  6. Place chicken about an inch apart on the air fryer tray/basket. 
  7. Spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  8. Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are dark golden brown.
  9. Garnish with parsley if desired, slice, and enjoy!

Notes

  • When you’re breading the chicken nuggets, try to use one hand for the wet ingredients and one for the dry ingredients. This will ensure that you don’t get your hands super messy and that none of the breading is wasted.
  • In order to ensure that the chicken nuggets brown evenly and cook all the way through, layer them in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray.
  • Don’t forget your favorite dipping sauce! These chicken nuggets are delicious with ranch dressing, ketchup, or BBQ sauce but they also taste great with homemade honey mustard sauce, homemade burger sauce, or creamy Greek dressing.

Find it online: https://midwestfoodieblog.com/air-fryer-chicken-nuggets/