Description
These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets are crispy, flavorful bite-sized pieces tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a healthier twist on classic comfort food, these nuggets make a quick and satisfying snack or meal for buffalo sauce lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Breading
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Sauce
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the chicken pieces.
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a seasoned flour mixture for dredging.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece first into the seasoned flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumbs to ensure a crispy exterior.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the breaded chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket to allow hot air to circulate and cook evenly.
- Cook the Nuggets: Lightly spray the nuggets with cooking spray to enhance browning, then air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping the nuggets halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
- Toss with Buffalo Sauce: Once cooked, remove the nuggets from the air fryer and immediately toss them in the buffalo sauce to coat them in that signature spicy flavor.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are cut uniformly to cook evenly.
- Use cooking spray to help the breading crisp up nicely in the air fryer.
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on desired spice level.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for a classic pairing.
- For extra crispiness, double coat the nuggets by repeating the egg and breadcrumb steps.
