Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Homemade chicken nuggets are a game changer. They’re crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. Making them from scratch is easier than you might think, and the taste is far better than store-bought options.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large Eggs beaten
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs preferably panko for extra crispiness
- ½ cup Flour for dredging
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 2-3 cups Vegetable oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. You want the pieces to be even so that they cook uniformly.
- Set up a dredging station with three bowls: Bowl 1: Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Bowl 2: Beat the eggs until smooth. Bowl 3: Place the breadcrumbs in this bowl.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip it in the beaten egg, and coat it with breadcrumbs. For extra crispiness, repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps to double-coat the chicken.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the nuggets for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Alternatively, bake the nuggets in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For an air fryer, preheat to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Once your nuggets are golden and crispy, remove them from the heat and let them rest for a minute before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap any of the topping in the ingredient list with whatever you have lying around. It will probably taste just as amazing!