Crispy Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Craving the delectable crunch of chicken nuggets without the guilt of deep-frying? Look no further than the world of culinary innovation embodied by air fryer chicken nuggets. This ingenious cooking approach has redefined the way we enjoy this beloved comfort food, offering a healthier and equally satisfying alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 2 pounds of chicken tenderloins cut into bite-sized nuggets
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon of paprika
- 1 tablespoon of dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups of panko bread crumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a spacious bowl, mix the buttermilk and chicken, allowing the chicken to soak while you work on the seasoned flour.
- In another sizable bowl, mix the flour, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and ground black pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Place the panko bread crumbs on a flat plate.
- Coat each chicken nugget by first dredging it in the flour mixture, then dipping it in the beaten egg, and finally coating it thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray. Arrange as many nuggets in the basket as you can without overcrowding. Give the tops of the nuggets a gentle mist of cooking spray.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken nuggets and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Once done, remove them and repeat the process with the remaining nuggets.