Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Want to approve every ingredient in your chicken nuggets? These homemade chicken nuggets in the air fryer are a healthier version than what you’ll find at the grocery store! The whole family will love these customizable nuggets with a crispy potato chip coating.
Servings 4
Calories 295kcal
Equipment
- food processor or chopper
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast tenders
- 2 eggs
- 2 oz potato chips
- 2 oz panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Herb and garlic seasoning
Instructions
- Slice chicken tenders into thirds lengthwise (making them nugget size)
- Beat eggs in a bowl until smooth
- Crush chips, breadcrumbs, and seasoning into consistency of fine crumbs using a food processor or chopper
- Spray basket of air fryer generously with avocado spray
- Dip chicken into the egg wash, then into the crumb coating.
- Place the nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Spray nuggets generously with avocado spray
- Cook at 380 ℉ for 10-12 minutes, flipping once, until chicken is cooked through and coating is crispy and golden
Notes
- Store leftover nuggets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and reheat in the air fryer at 350℉ for 3–5 minutes or in the oven at 375℉ for 8–10 minutes.
- Blending the breadcrumbs with the potato chips helps create a crisper exterior.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket to allow space for air circulation.
- Flip the nuggets with tongs halfway through for even browning on both sides.
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 ℉.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg