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Homemade Chicken Nuggets Recipe

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This homemade chicken nuggets recipe offers a crispy, flavorful alternative to fast food with simple ingredients and an easy air fryer method. Ground chicken is seasoned, shaped into bite-sized nuggets, coated in a seasoned flour and panko breadcrumb crust, and air fried for a perfectly golden and juicy result in just 22 minutes.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 Pound ground chicken
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ Cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 380°F to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for cooking the nuggets quickly and evenly.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Use a fork or your hands to thoroughly mix the spices into the chicken, ensuring even seasoning throughout.
  3. Shape the Nuggets: Divide the seasoned chicken mixture into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into an oval and flatten slightly into discs to create classic nugget shapes.
  4. Coat in Flour: Dip each shaped piece into the all-purpose flour, making sure it is fully coated. This layer helps the egg wash adhere better to the chicken.
  5. Dip in Eggs and Breadcrumbs: Beat the eggs in a bowl. Next, dip each floured nugget into the beaten eggs, then coat them completely with panko breadcrumbs for a crispy texture.
  6. Cook in Air Fryer: Place the coated chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 6 minutes on one side, then flip each nugget and cook for an additional 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook nuggets in batches if necessary for even crisping.
  • You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauces such as honey mustard, ranch, or barbecue sauce.
  • For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the seasoning mix.
  • Make sure the internal temperature of chicken nuggets reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving for safety.

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