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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside - these chicken nuggets are a family favorite.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer chicken nuggets, chicken nuggets
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2-2 lbs chicken tenderloins or chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups regular bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°F.  You just set the temp and cooking time and let it cook with nothing in it.  

  2. Cut chicken into 1-2 inch pieces.  Place the flour in a shallow bowl or a gallon size zip-lock bag.  Place the eggs in a shallow bowl and beat them.  Place the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl or a gallon size zip-lock bag.  Mix in the salt and pepper.

  3. Toss the chicken in the flour making sure to coat each side.  Place the chicken in the eggs also making sure to coat all sides.  Next, toss the chicken in the bread crumbs making sure to coat each side.

  4. Place the chicken in the air fryer.  Set the temperature to 400°F and the time to 15 minutes.  After ten minutes, open the fryer and turn the chicken.  Close and let cook for the remaining 5 minutes.  Serve immediately.