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air fryer chicken

A delicious and crispy air fryer chicken recipe perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons white all-purpose 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 400°F and spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch nuggets. Set aside.
  3. Combine breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl.
  5. Dip chicken pieces into eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Place coated chicken nuggets into the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
  7. Drizzle with olive oil and cook at 400°F for 4 minutes, flip, then cook for another 1 minute.
  8. Remove nuggets and repeat if necessary. Serve with preferred dipping sauces.

Notes

Enjoy your crispy air fryer chicken nuggets!