Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece first into the beaten eggs, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray them with cooking spray.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for an hour before coating.
- Adjust the seasoning as per your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: air fryer, chicken nuggets, crispy chicken