Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch chunks)
• 2½ cups panko breadcrumbs ((150g))
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup all-purpose flour ((60g))
• 3 large eggs

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the chicken pieces very dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a shallow bowl, stir together the panko, cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in the olive oil, then use your fingers to massage it into the breadcrumbs so that it coats it evenly.

3. 3

   In a second shallow bowl, add the flour. In a third shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.

4. 4

   Working with 5 to 6 pieces of chicken at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour, then the egg, then the panko. Set aside on a plate. Repeat until all of the chicken is breaded.

5. 5

   Place half of the chicken in the basket of an air fryer, leaving about ¼-inch of space in between each piece. Air fry at 400°F for 8 - 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°F. Serve your favorite dipping sauce.