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homemade chicken nuggets recipe

Homemade Chicken Nuggets {Easy Air Fryer Recipe}

Crispy, homemade air fryer chicken nuggets made with simple ingredients—easy, healthy, and perfect for the whole family!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 149 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1/2 red onion medium, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  •  In a food processor, combine chicken breasts, panko, chopped onion, egg, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. 
  • Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scooper, scoop the chicken mixture and use your hands to form into chicken nugget. If your hands are sticky, grease them with avocado oil. 
  • Once you have formed chicken nuggets, place them into air fryer at  380°F for 10 minutes and then flip them over and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce! 

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 19gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 754mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword air fryer, chicken, high protein, low carb, meal prep
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