Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

air fried chicken nuggets on a white plate with ketchup in the back ground.

5 from 33 votes

Air fryer chicken nuggets are kid friendly and super easy to make from scratch. This meal goes from air fryer to table in under 15 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $7.56, $1.26 per Serving

Ingredients

2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Pepper
½ tsp Salt
1 cup Breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
½ cup Butter melted

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, run the air fryer at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
Trim the fat from 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces.
In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup breadcrumbs, and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.
Melt ½ cup butter in a separate bowl.
Dip each piece of chicken into the melted butter and then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
Air fry for 10-12 minutes until the nuggets are crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!

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Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5-7 days. To reheat, place them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to warm and crisp them back up. Enjoy!

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