Make at Home Chicken Nuggets - Air Fry

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Make at Home Chicken Nuggets - Air Fry

Who doesn't love a chicken nugget? They seem so small and fun to eat and dip. Making them at home is so budget friendly. From a single chicken breast you can yield a dozen nuggets!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time45

Servings:

Calories: 314kcal

Cost: $2.25

Equipment

1 Food Processor
4 Medium Bowls One for egg, one for flour, one for bread crumb, one for water
1 Mixing Bowl For the chicken
1 frying pan
1 Spatula for mixing
1 Spatula for frying
Measuring Cups

Ingredients

1 Chicken Breast
2.5 Tbsp Instant Potato
1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 Tsp Onion Powder
1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
1/8 Tsp Thyme
1/2 Cup Flour
3/4 Cup Bread Crumb
1 Ea Egg

Instructions

Line a cookie sheet or platter with wax paper or plastic wrap
Whisk the egg If you are using a small egg add a tablespoon of water
Add the chicken breast to the food processor and pulse until ground
Using the spatula scoop the ground chicken into the mixing bowl
Add the spices to the chicken
Using your hands form a small ball and flatten to a nugget shape
Dip the nugget into flour, then egg, then, breadcrumbs
Place on lined cookie sheet or lined platter
Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or place in freezer if planning to bag for another time.
Set Temp on air fryer on 390 or 400 depending on your fryer
Spray both sides of the nuggets with cooking spray
Place nuggets in air fryer basket for 13 -15 minutes flipping them halfway
Once they have reached 165 F internal temperature at the thickest point remove

Notes

Calories do not include dipping sauce.

Nutrition