Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets deliver a shatteringly crisp panko crust with a tender, juicy center thanks to a quick buttermilk soak. Parmesan, paprika, and parsley add savory depth and a gentle warmth, making these bite-sized pieces perfect for family dinners, game days, or kid-friendly lunches. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces for a satisfying crunch in every bite.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Stir together the buttermilk and chicken in a large bowl; set aside to soak while you make the seasoned flour.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix the flour, Parmesan cheese, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Spread the panko bread crumbs on a flat plate.
- 4
Coat each chicken nugget by dredging it in flour, then dipping it in the beaten egg, and finally covering it with bread crumbs.
- 5
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket with cooking spray. Arrange as many nuggets in the basket as will fit without crowding. Lightly mist the tops of the nuggets with cooking spray.
- 6
Cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken nuggets and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove and repeat with the remaining nuggets.
- 7
Enjoy!
- Calories 539.44 kcal High
- Protein 32.25 g Good Source
- Carbs 53.02 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.51 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.73 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 110.49 mg High
- Sodium 398.29 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.76 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.66 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 83.23 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.31 mg Moderate
- Potassium 67.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 29.28 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.35 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.45 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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