Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
These air fryer chicken nuggets feature tender chicken pieces in a crisp, golden panko coating seasoned with Parmesan, paprika, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Buttermilk and eggs help create a flavorful coating, making them a family-friendly choice for a quick lunch, casual dinner, or party platter.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Mix the buttermilk and chicken in a large bowl; set aside to soak while you prepare the seasoned flour.
- 3
Combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Pour the panko bread crumbs onto a flat plate.
- 4
Dredge each chicken nugget first in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally coat it in bread crumbs.
- 5
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket with cooking spray. Place the nuggets in the basket without overcrowding. Lightly mist the tops of the nuggets with cooking spray.
- 6
Cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken nuggets and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove them and repeat with the remaining nuggets.
- 7
Enjoy!
- Calories 382.55 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 33.17 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 48.61 g 18%
- Total Fat 4.43 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.95 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.88 mg High 38%
- Sodium 401.37 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 2.76 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 113.8 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.46 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 83.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 43.15 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 1.29 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Buttermilk, and Chicken Tenderloin. Each serving provides about 382.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Buttermilk, Chicken Tenderloin, Cooking Spray. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 382.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets healthy?
- Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 382.55 calories and 33.17 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 401.37 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.95 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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