Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these air fryer chicken nuggets can be seasoned any way you like! Ingredients

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1” pieces)
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• olive oil spray (to coat the pan)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (20°C) for 5 minutes.
2. 2Add the chicken, flour, and salt to a medium bowl and toss until the chicken is evenly coated with flour.
3. 3In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and whole milk.
4. 4In another small bowl, stir together the seasoned breadcrumbs and panko breadcrumbs.
5. 5Working one at a time, dip each chicken nugget into the egg mixture, making sure the egg coats the chicken on all sides.
6. 6Next dip the chicken nugget in the seasoned breadcrumbs, making sure the chicken nugget is completely covered in breadcrumbs.
7. 7Lightly grease your preheated air fryer basket with olive oil spray and carefully place as many chicken nuggets as will fit. Be sure not to overcrowd the basket!
8. 8Spray the chicken nuggets with olive oil spray and cook them at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes. Then turn the air fryer to 400°F (20°C) and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on an instant read thermometer.
9. 9Serve the chicken nuggets immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.