Chicken nuggets in the Air Fryer
Chicken nuggets are crispy, juicy pieces of chicken that are breaded and cooked in an air fryer for a healthier alternative to deep-fried nuggets. This recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner for the whole family.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Bowls for breading
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Fork
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast
- 2 pcs eggs
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 50 g wheat flour
1 tsp paprika- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
Instructions
- Cut the 500 g chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk the 2 pcs eggs in a bowl. Mix the 50 g wheat flour, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp salt and pepper in another bowl. Pour the breadcrumbs into a third bowl.
- Turn the chicken pieces first in the flour mixture, then in the eggs, and finally in the 100 g breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. (Pre-program it, or let it run for a few minutes before cooking)
- Place the breaded chicken pieces in the air fryer in a single layer and spray lightly with 1 tbsp sunflower oil.
- Air fry at 180 °C for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until the chicken is golden and has reached a core temperature of 75 °C.Start the online kitchen timer here
Notes
Can be served with various dips, e.g. ketchup, mayonnaise or sweet chili sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 28.4gProtein: 37.1gFat: 9.7gSaturated fat: 2gSodium: 820mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1.8g
