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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (Chick-fil-A copycat)

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are so delicious and easy to make!

Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer chicken nuggets
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
marinade time: 30 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless - cut into bite size pieces
  • ⅔ cup dill pickle juice
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 ⅔ cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Add chicken pieces to a medium bowl, add milk and pickle juice. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight to marinate the chicken.
  2. When ready to air fry, whisk 2 eggs and add the beaten eggs to the bowl with chicken. Mix well.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  4. In a shallow bowl or large Ziplock bag, combine flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stir to combine.

  5. Using a slotted spoon, add half of the chicken pieces into the flour mixture, toss until fully coated.

  6. Transfer the coated chicken to a separate plate or cutting board. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
  7. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the chicken inside in one layer, cook in batches if needed. Spray the chicken with oil as well.
  8. Air fry for 7-8 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy on the outside, make sure to flip it halfway. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • 6 total servings.
  • Nutritional information per serving: 280 calories, 22g carbohydrate, 6g fat, 34g protein. WW points: 6 points per serving.