Air-Fried Parmesan Chicken Nuggets
Air-Fried Parmesan Chicken Nuggets deliver a crisp panko crunch with a savory Parmesan finish and herby aroma in every bite. These tender, juicy morsels are great for game day snacking, weeknight appetizers, or topping a salad when you want something craveable yet light.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Parmesan Chicken Nuggets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 19 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- 2
Combine the egg, whipping cream, and 1/2 of the salt in a bowl, then whisk until yellow and frothy.
- 3
In a separate shallow bowl, mix the panko, herbs, and the remaining salt until well combined.
- 4
Dip the chicken pieces first into the egg mixture, then into the panko, and place them in the air fryer basket.
- 5
Air-fry for 13 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
- 6
Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- 7
Air-fry until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear and the Parmesan is melted, about 2 more minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 1052.77 kcal High 53%
- Protein 31.18 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 53.41 g 19%
- Total Fat 78.01 g High 100%
- Saturated Fat 9.58 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 190.33 mg High 63%
- Sodium 340.1 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 125.02 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 1.76 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 100.11 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 28.63 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.54 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Air Fried Parmesan Chicken Nuggets is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Eggs, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 1052.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Parmesan Chicken Nuggets made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Heavy Cream, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Parmesan Chicken Nuggets?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1052.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Parmesan Chicken Nuggets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Parmesan Chicken Nuggets healthy?
- Air-Fried Parmesan Chicken Nuggets has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 1052.77 calories and 31.18 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 340.1 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.58 g (48% 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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