Description

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe delivers golden, crunchy chicken bites with a light Panko‑Parmesan coating, ready in minutes using minimal oil. Perfect for busy families, this easy snack combines tender chicken breast pieces, simple seasonings, and a quick air‑fryer finish for a healthier twist on classic fried nuggets. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a satisfying, kid‑approved treat that’s ideal for weeknight meals, parties, or game‑day snacks. Add fresh herbs for color now.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten
Cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl combine Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Dip each chicken piece into beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
Place coated nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra crispness
let coated nuggets rest 5 minutes on a wire rack before cooking. Toasting Panko briefly before mixing adds additional crunch.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 120mg

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