Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets - Crispy Chicken in the Air Fryer

Recipe for crispy chicken nuggets in the air fryer.

Course Lunch, Main course, Side dish

Cuisine American, Danish

Nøgleord Air fryer, air fryer cooking, Air fryer recipes, Nuggets

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 350kcal

600 g chicken mini fillets also sold as chicken tenders or inner fillets
1 egg
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper
250 ml panko breadcrumbs
50 g Parmesan, finely grated (optional)
Cooking spray
1 portion tatarsauce (Danish tartare-style dip with capers and horseradish) - click here

Mix the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan and set aside.
Whisk the egg, oil and spices together well, and season with salt and pepper.
Turn the chicken thoroughly in the egg mixture, then coat the pieces in the breadcrumb mixture.
Place the chicken in the air fryer in a single layer and spray the tops with cooking spray.
Cook for about 12 minutes at 200°C on the Air Fry setting.
*Check the pieces after 6-8 minutes – in some air fryers the pieces need turning to get crisp on both sides. Remember to spray the newly exposed side with cooking spray if you turn them.
Season the chicken with a little salt after cooking, and serve with your favourite dip, on top of a salad, in a burger or similar.