Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Depending on the size of the bread, you can make your own bread crumbs from about four slices of bread. Place bread in the basket, and set time for about 5-7 minutes at 350°F, flipping over halfway. The air fryer makes the bread very crisp! I put my bread into the food processor, and in just about 30 seconds, I had perfect, fresh breadcrumbs. (Four slices equaled one cup almost exactly.)

Using a pastry brush, brush half of the oil onto the basket of your air fryer. This will keep the batter from sticking to the basket as it cooks. Set the basket aside.

Set out 3 small bowls. Add ½ cup of flour to one bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together the remaining ½ cup flour, milk, and seasonings. Fill the third bowl with the breadcrumbs. Place the bowls next to each other for easy dipping.

Dip each piece of chicken into the flour.

From the flour mixture, move the nugget to the milk/seasonings mixture and toss to coat.

Finally, coat each piece with breadcrumbs and place it into the oiled air fryer basket without stacking.

Repeat coating for each piece, until all are covered and in the basket (note: don't crowd the basket. You may need to air fry in batches).

Brush the nuggets with the remaining oil. Select chicken, make sure the temperature is 380°F, and cook on each side for 7 minutes. If you prefer extra crispy, you can cook an additional minute on each side.

Serve Immediately.