Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are perfectly crispy and deliciously seasoned. Once you try this easy recipe, you won't want to make chicken nuggets any other way!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
2. 2In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
3. 3Preheat air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes.
4. 4Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and use a spoon to toss gently until all of the chicken pieces are coated.
5. 5Pour the panko breadcrumbs into a large zip-top bag. Add the chicken pieces to the bag, seal, and shake to coat the chicken in the panko.
6. 6Add the chicken to the air fryer basket in a single layer, with a bit of space in between each piece of chicken (cook in batches if needed). Air fry at 400° F for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 4-5 minutes on the second side, until cooked through to 165° F in the center. Serve immediately