Soft chicken inside, lightly crispy on the outside, and no frying pan involved. These nuggets come together fast and are mild enough for kids, while still tasting good to adults.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Total Time
22 minutes
Servings
2–3 servings
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Beat the egg in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, cheese, salt, paprika, and pepper.
- Add the oil and stir until the crumbs feel lightly coated.
- Dip the chicken pieces into the egg, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Press gently so the coating sticks.
- Preheat the air fryer.
- Arrange the nuggets in a single layer.
- Cook until golden and cooked through, turning once halfway.
- Serve warm.
Serving ideas
These nuggets work well with ketchup, yogurt dip, or simple mashed potatoes.
They’re also good cold in a lunchbox the next day.
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