Description
Make crispy Chick-fil-A style nuggets at home using your air fryer. This recipe delivers juicy, flavorful nuggets with minimal oil.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp celery salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in pickle juice for 30 minutes.
- Whisk egg and milk in a bowl.
- Mix flour, sugar, and spices in another bowl.
- Drain chicken and pat dry.
- Dip each piece in egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture.
- Place nuggets in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Cook at 375°F for 10 minutes, flip, then cook 5 more minutes.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, let breaded nuggets rest 5 minutes before cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer – cook in batches if needed.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3 days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American