Description
Make crispy Chick-fil-A style nuggets at home using your air fryer. This copycat recipe delivers juicy, flavorful chicken with less oil.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in pickle juice for 30 minutes.
- Whisk egg and milk in a bowl.
- Mix flour, powdered sugar, and spices in another bowl.
- Drain chicken and pat dry.
- Dip each piece in egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
- Spray basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange nuggets in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray nuggets lightly with oil before cooking
- Double coating gives thicker crust
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American