Air fryer Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets in air fryer are super easy to make and much healthier than deep frying them.

They are crunchy on the outside and succulent and well seasoned on the inside.

Whether it is for a game night, a weekend party or just as a snack, these chicken nuggets are a perfect snack for adults and kids alike.

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How to Make the Perfect Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets really taste good when you make them with chicken breast fillet. I like the lean meat and prefer to keep it whole instead of making a mince.

Marinating the chicken in Greek yogurt and spices helps to make it tender and in turn super moist when cooking.

It is important to use Greek yoghurt or thick Indian curd as we want the marinade to be really thick and not runny.

You could use egg wash but because of the thick marinade, the breading adheres easily and does not need it.

How to Make Frozen Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer

If you have some frozen chicken nuggets in your freezer then use your Air fryer to make them hot and crispy in no time.

Preheat Air fryer to 200 C or 390 F for 5 minutes. Lay the nuggets in Air fryer basket after brushing the basket with oil.

You don't need to brush the nuggets with oil.

Now Air fry for about 8-10 minutes at 390 F or 200 C. It may vary a bit depending upon the size of your nuggets.

Your frozen chicken nuggets are done in the Air fryer.

Step-by-step Pictures

Cut the chicken breast into 1 inch thickness cubes.

Mix the marinade ingredients together and marinate chicken for 30 minutes in this.

Mix the breading ingredients together.

Now lift out each chicken cube and brush off any dripping marinade.

Dip into the breading till well coated. Keep on the side. Repeat for others.

Pre heat Air fryer at 200 C or 390 F for 5 minutes.

Brush the Air fryer basket with oil. Now lay the breaded chicken nuggets so that they are in a single layer.

Air fry for about 10-12 minutes. Flip in the middle once.

Depending upon the size of your nuggets the time may slightly vary. Watch after 8 minutes.

Once golden brown, take out and serve with your favourite dip or sauce. Enjoy!

Here's the recipe card:

Chicken Nuggets in Air fryer

Rachna Parmar

This is a super easy and fail proof Air fryer chicken nuggets recipe that gives you super crispy on the outside and moist inside nuggets. Perfect for snack, party or game night.

5 from 10 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 12 mins

Marination time 30 mins

Total Time 52 mins

Course Appetizer/Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 383 kcal

Equipment

• Air fryer

Ingredients

 

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• 1 lb. chicken breast or 500 g. cut into squares of 1 inch thickness

For marination

• 3 tbsp. Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp. dry oregano and basil
• 1 tbsp. paprika or cayenne if you like it spicy
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper optional

For breading

• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. pepper or cayenne
• 1 tbsp. parsley chopped

Instructions

 

• Cut the chicken breast into 1 inch thickness cubes. Mix the marinade ingredients together and marinate chicken for 30 minutes in this.
• Pre heat Air fryer at 200 C or 390 F for 5 minutes.
• Mix the breading ingredients together. Now lift out each chicken cube and brush off any dripping marinade.
• Dip into the breading till well coated. Keep on the side. Repeat for others.
• Brush the Air fryer basket with oil. Now lay the breaded chicken nuggets so that they are in a single layer.
• Air fry for about 10 minutes. Flip in the middle once. Depending upon the size of your nuggets the time may slightly vary. Watch after 8 minutes.
• Once golden brown, take out and serve with your favourite dip or sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

1. These chicken nuggets are lovely and juicy inside as the marinade has yogurt.
2. You can add pepper and cayenne if you like more heat.
3. These nuggets cannot be stored as they lose their crispness. Have them hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 34gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1133mgPotassium: 689mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2165IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 4mg

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