Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets – These 3-ingredients, Ritz chicken nuggets can be made in less than 25 minutes using the air fryer! Plus, they freeze so well!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch, even bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs (about 16 crackers)
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- salt & pepper, to taste
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
PREP FOR AIR FRYER CHICKEN NUGGETS
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.Note: I like to keep them the same size about 1 ½ -2 inches so they cook evenly.
- Pour buttermilk into a medium bowl and season with garlic powder (optional), ground mustard powder (optional), salt, and pepper, to taste. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for 10-15 minutes.Note: Buttermilk helps chicken nuggets stay moist and tender when cooked.
- Add the Ritz cracker into a large Ziploc bag and close the bag. Using a rolling pin or wooden spatula, break the crackers into fine to slightly coarse crumbs.
- (optional) Season the crumbs with garlic powder, paprika, and dried parsley.
AIR FRYER CHICKEN NUGGETS
- Preheat the air fryer basket to 400 F.
- Using tongs, remove a few pieces of chicken from the marinade, and shake off any excess marinade. Drop them in the crumbs and shake the Ziploc bag, to coat the crumbs evenly.
- Remove the mixture-coated chicken and place them on an air fryer basket.
- (Optional) Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray.
- Air Fry the chicken nuggets for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway, until golden.
Notes
Please refer to the post for the following:
- Tips To Make Perfect Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
- FAQ's
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Amount per Serving
Calories
151
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
38
mg
13
%
Sodium
219
mg
10
%
Potassium
254
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
50
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
49
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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