Enjoy crispy, tender Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets, featuring chicken bathed in tangy pickle juice and a spiced coating, all crisped to golden perfection.
AIR FRYER CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN NUGGETS RECIPE
Enjoy the crispy, golden texture of Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets, prepared right in the comfort of your home. This recipe mimics the beloved fast food treat by using a unique blend of seasonings and pickle juice marinade, giving each nugget a distinct, slightly sweet flavour profile. By air-frying instead of deep-frying, these delightful snacks attain a perfect crunch with significantly less oil, making them a healthier option.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup pickle juice
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with the milk and pickle juice. Stir, cover, and place in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F and completely coat the fryer basket with cooking oil. (If you have a dark coating on your air fryer basket use an olive oil spray.)
- In a shallow bowl combine the flour, powdered sugar, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper.
- Beat the egg with a fork and add it to the chicken mixture, stirring to combine.
- With a slotted spoon, remove some of the chicken pieces from the marinade, letting the liquid drain from the spoon.
- Then add the chicken to the flour mixture. Coat the chicken and then place them on the tray of the air fryer. (You'll need to cook in batches.)
- Spray the chicken well with cooking spray and place in the air fryer for 5 minutes. Shake the chicken after 5 minutes and spray any floured parts with cooking spray.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the chicken is crispy and golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Serving Suggestions
- Air Fryer Bloomin' Onion
- Waffle Fries
- Fresh Salad
- Fruit Salad
- Vegetable Sticks
Tips and Tricks
- Avoid Overcrowding: Cook the chicken in batches to ensure they crisp up properly.
- Olive Oil Spray: Use a good quality non-propellant olive oil spray for even cooking.
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