Crispy Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Close-up of homemade air fryer chicken nuggets.

Crispy Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

These homemade air fryer chicken nuggets are the ultimate kid-friendly dinner - and adults love them too! (A short marinade in buttermilk is the secret to getting them ultra crispy).

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Global

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 28

Servings servings

Calories 313kcal

Author Eliza

Equipment

Ingredients

2 to 3 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless. Cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup buttermilk Note 1
1½ cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons chicken seasoning
Olive oil spray

Instructions

Add the chicken pieces and buttermilk to a large bowl, mix. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
Add the flour and seasoning to a large (gallon-sized) zip-lock bag and shake to mix. Strain the chicken pieces (discard the buttermilk) and add them to the bag. Seal the bag and shake until the chicken is completely coated.
Spritz the air fryer basket with oil spray, or use an air fryer liner. Place the chicken pieces onto the chicken basket and spritz well with oil.
Preheat the air fryer to 370°F/ 190°C. Air fry chicken nuggets for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping and spraying the nuggets halfway through cooking.
The nuggets are cooked when they are golden brown, crispy, and have reached 165°F/ 74°C in the center [Note 2].

Notes

You can make a buttermilk substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and allowing it it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer.

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