Air Fryer Chicken nuggets are a way to take your favorite childhood meal to the next level. Whether you want to make a tasty homemade chicken nugget or throw some frozen chicken nuggets in for a quick snack, I have everything you need to know all in one place.
Why You're Going To Love Making Chicken Nuggets In Your Air Fryer
- Fast. A quick meal or snack that's ready in less than 30 minutes.
- Easy. Either prep your own homemade chicken nuggets or grab a bag from the freezer.
- Family-Friendly. A meal the whole family will love!
- Delicious. Who doesn't love a perfectly crisp chicken nugget when they're craving comfort food? These nuggets are one of our best air fryer chicken recipes.
What You'll Need To Make Them
Not counting the staple spices used in the batter, this recipe is made with less than five ingredients. What more could you ask for with an easy homemade recipe?
- Ground Chicken- This will give a more traditional "chicken nugget" texture than chicken breasts or thighs.
- Flour- To help create the breading of the chicken nuggets.
- Salt
- Eggs- Binds the ground chicken to help keep the shape.
- Pepper
- Breadcrumbs- You can use regular breadcrumbs, Italian breadcrumbs, or even Panko breadcrumbs depending on your personal preference.
- Garlic Powder
How Long Do You Cook Chicken Nuggets In An Air Fryer
These homemade chicken nuggets will need to be cooked a little longer than the pre-made frozen variety, but I promise the difference in flavor and knowing exactly what you're eating will make up for the few extra minutes they'll take to get on your plate.
You will need to cook them for 8-10 minutes at 400F or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 165F.
How Long Do You Cook Frozen Chicken Nuggets In An Air Fryer
For frozen chicken nuggets and boneless chicken wings in the air fryer, you need to inspect the packaging. The total air frying time for uncooked chicken will be longer than the time for precooked chicken.
For uncooked/raw frozen chicken nuggets you will need to cook them at
For precooked chicken nuggets or boneless wings, you will need to cook them for 8 minutes at 400F.
How To Make Chicken Nuggets In Your Air Fryer
While making your own at home takes a little work, you'll see below that it really isn't that much more difficult than opening a bag of nuggets. Follow these easy steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken with the eggs.
- In a separate bowl mix together the flour, bread crumbs, and spices.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400F
- Spray the outside coating of the formed chicken nuggets with cooking spray
- Carefully place the oil coated ground chicken nugets in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping half way through the cooking time.
- Serve and enjoy!
What Do You Eat With Them?
If you're trying to keep things a little on the healthier side, here are a few things that make these homemade chicken nuggets feel a little more sophisticated:
- Keto Broccoli Salad- A way to add some green to your plate that you will love just as much as the nuggets.
- Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Jalapenos- It's just like a loaded macaroni and cheese recipe without all of the carbs.
- Apple Zucchini Salad- A refreshing salad perfect for a lighter option.
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts- Keep the carbs low with this quick and easy vegetable side.
- Air Fryer Zucchini- Craving fries or chips with your nugs? Make these in your air frier for a healthy bite.
What Is The Best Dipping Sauce For Chicken Nuggets?
- Big Mac Sauce- A craveworthy homemade dipping sauce that is great on everything from Big Mac Salad to Keto Chicken Tenders.
- Ketchup- A great tangy partner to any salty bite.
- Honey Mustard- The traditional pairing for any restaurant style chicken basket.
- BBQ Sauce- Choose sweet, spicy, smokey, or tangy to find your perfect pairing.
- Buffalo Sauce- Keep things spicy with this amazing duo.
How Long Do They Last?
Homemade chicken nuggets with ground chicken will last 4-5 days after they're prepared in an air-tight container in your refrigerator.
To Reheat
Place the fully cooked nuggets back in the air fryer basket and cook at 400F for 3-4 minutes or until they are heated through.
More Air Fryer Recipes
I love how easy cooking is in my air fryer! Not only is it super simple but clean-up is a breeze.
Here are a few more air fryer recipes that will make your time in the kitchen even more enjoyable:
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken with the eggs.
- In a separate bowl mix together the flour, bread crumbs, and spices.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400F
- Spray the outside coating of the formed chicken nuggets with cooking spray
- Carefully place the oil coated ground chicken nugets in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping half way through the cooking time.
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Amazing Recipe!
Thank yo for sharing it-
My nuggies came out so fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside- much better than anything I can get from fast food place or a restaurant. Will make this again and again.
Will likely also make this for my future kids!