air fryer chicken nuggets

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package(s) chicken tenderloins, thawed; - salt, pepper, garlic powder; 2-3 cup(s) breadcrumbs; 3 - eggs; 3 cup(s) flour; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil or vegetable oil

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Victoria Russell

Blackwood, NJ

Updated on Aug 22, 2017

I LOVE chicken nuggets. Especially when it comes to homemade, & cooking them in an air fryer? ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! (& healthier per day). Everyone in my house LOVED these & I think you will too! Easy & super delicious recipe!

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This was one of the most delicious & easy ways I've ever made homemade chicken nuggets! If you have an air fryer, this is a must-try!

prep time 15 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Air Fryer

yield 3-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package chicken tenderloins, thawed
- salt, pepper, garlic powder
2-3 cups breadcrumbs
3 - eggs
3 cups flour
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

How To Make air fryer chicken nuggets

Step 1

Heat air fryer to 392°F.

Step 2

Cut tenderloins into approx. 1 1/2 inch pieces & lightly season with salt, pepper & garlic powder.
Step 3

Carefully pour oil into the air fryer.
Step 4

Coat nuggets in (1) flour, (2) egg, & (3) breadcrumbs in that order.
Step 5

Carefully place enough nuggets to cover the bottom of the air fryer for proper cooking.
Step 6

Set timer to 10-13 minutes.
Step 7

Once the fryer "dings", check nuggets to make sure they were cooked thoroughly. If not, put in for another 3-5 minutes.
Step 8

Repeat steps 4-8 for each batch.
Step 9

Enjoy these flavorful nuggets with your favorite sauces!
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