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Delicious air fryer Chick Fil A nuggets with a crispy golden exterior and juicy inside.

Air Fryer Chick Fil A Nuggets

Hi there! I'm Maya, and I'm excited to share my family-friendly Air Fryer Chick Fil A Nuggets with you. These delicious, crispy nuggets are quick to make and perfect for a fun meal together!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 personnes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken breast cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 180 °C.
  2. In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Coat the marinated chicken pieces first in the flour mixture, then back in the buttermilk, and finally in the panko mixture.
  5. Lightly spray the nuggets with olive oil and place them in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Notes

Tip: For an extra kick of flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture!