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🍽️ Crispy Chicken Nuggets from the Air Fryer

280 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breast fillets
• 50 g flour
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 piece egg
• 2 tbsp milk
• 80 g breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp oil

Instructions

1. 1. Cut the chicken breast fillets into small, bite-sized cubes.
2. 2. Season the chicken pieces with a pinch of salt, freshly ground pepper, and garlic powder.
3. 3. Put the flour into a shallow bowl and stir in paprika powder.
4. 4. Whisk the egg with the milk in a second bowl.
5. 5. Fill the breadcrumbs into a third bowl.
6. 6. Coat the chicken pieces first in the seasoned flour.
7. 7. Then dip the floured pieces into the egg-milk mixture.
8. 8. Finally, coat the wet pieces in the breadcrumbs.
9. 9. Press the breading firmly so that it sticks well.
10. 10. Spray the breaded nuggets with a little oil or brush them lightly.
11. 11. Place the nuggets individually in the air fryer basket without overlapping them.
12. 12. Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C and place the nuggets inside.
13. 13. Cook the nuggets for 5 minutes at 200 °C.
14. 14. Turn the nuggets after half the time.
15. 15. Continue cooking at 200 °C for another 5 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
16. 16. Let the finished nuggets rest for 2 minutes.
17. 17. Serve the nuggets with ketchup, BBQ sauce, or a yogurt-herb dip.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 280
• Protein: 30 g · Fett/Fat: 10 g · Carbs: 25 g