10. Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer
If you’re a fan of fried food but want to avoid all the extra oil and grease, an air fryer is your perfect solution. Not only is it healthier for you, but also easier to clean!
These air fried chicken nuggets make for a quick and delicious lunch that your entire family will love. Make extra and freeze them for later.
Crispy & Flavorful
Air fryer chicken nuggets are crispy on the outside and tender inside, seasoned to perfection. A healthier alternative than deep-fried nuggets, air fries make a great snack or game night treat!
This recipe requires just three easy steps! Begin by cutting the chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
Once cooked, coat the nuggets in melted butter to help the breading brown and crisp. Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne (if desired).
Place the coated chicken nuggets in an air fryer basket and cook until they are golden and crisp. Be careful not to overcook as this will lead to dryness and the loss of their crispy goodness.
Quick for a meal (1 min)
Air fryer chicken nuggets make for a quick and convenient dinner. Not only do they take only minutes to cook, but their lack of oil means they’re healthier too – making them the ideal go-to meal option!
To start, you’ll need chicken breasts, mayonnaise, breading and some other ingredients for the best nuggets you can buy. For added crunchiness, use Panko breadcrumbs or a gluten free alternative for maximum crunch.
Cube the chicken and dip it in mayo before coating with breading. Place this coated chicken into a plastic shaker bag with Shake ‘N Bake Seasoned Coating Mix and toss until thoroughly coated.
Environmentally friendly
When it comes to deep-frying food, an air fryer is a healthier and more environmentally friendly alternative than its oil-fried counterpart. Air frying cooks items in a combination of hot air and steam which gives the food more texture while using less fat than traditional deep frying methods.
Furthermore, recipes cooked in an air fryer tend to contain lower levels of trans fat than those baked in the oven. This is especially true for chicken nuggets, which are typically made from processed rib meat and deep-fried in oil.
These air fried nuggets are much lower in calories than their deep-fried counterparts and perfect for dipping in ketchup, honey mustard or BBQ sauce! Plus, you can freeze and reheat them without losing their crispy breading by air fryer without losing its crunchiness.
Clean and Easy
One of the benefits of an air fryer is how easy it is to clean. With just a bit of effort and time, your air fryer will be back in perfect condition in no time!
To clean your air fryer, you have two options: use soap and water to scrub away any stuck-on food residue. Or, you can remove the pan and basket from your fryer and soak them in hot water with some dish soap for around 10 minutes.
Once soaked, simply wipe them clean with a sponge or damp cloth and you’re ready! Soaking helps loosen crusted grime, making it easier to scrub away.
