Easy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets made with chicken breast and seasoned panko breadcrumbs are crispy, crunchy and kid approved! This easy chicken recipe takes just 8 minutes to cook and is perfect for a quick dinner!
Servings: 6
Cost: $10
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence seasoning
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees for 3 minutes (or follow your manufacturer's instructions)
- Mix the buttermilk with the Dijon mustard in a small bowl or shallow pan
- Add the breadcrumbs to a large zip-top bag or shallow bowl. Add the sea salt, garlic powder, paprika, herbes de Provence and pepper to the breadcrumbs and mix well
- Dip the chicken into the buttermilk, then dip them into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- Place chicken pieces on a baking sheet or dish, and spritz with olive oil spray
- Add chicken in a single layer to the basket of your air fryer. You may have to do this in batches.
- Cook chicken for 8 minutes, turning over about half way through the cooking time
Notes
Recipe was made in a Ninja Air Fryer but can be made in any make/model. Follow manufacturer's instructions for preheating. You may have to adjust times or temperatures depending on your make/model.
You can substitute Italian seasoning mix for the Herbes de Provence or leave it out.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1.4mg