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air fryer chicken

Juicy and flavorful air fryer chicken cooked to perfection with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cups plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF and spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the chicken breasts by cutting into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Mix breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl.
  5. Dip chicken pieces into egg wash, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Place chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket without touching.
  7. Drizzle with olive oil and cook at 400ºF for 4 minutes, flip, then cook for an additional 1 minute.
  8. Remove from air fryer and serve with your favorite dips.

Notes

For extra crispiness, lightly spray the nuggets with cooking spray before cooking.