Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

chicken nuggets on a plate next to a bowl of ranch.

These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are quick and easy to make with only three ingredients! They're ready in less than 15 minutes and are made with a secret ingredient that makes them super flavorful and juicy. You'll never want frozen nuggets again!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 9

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 378

Author Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup prepared ranch dressing
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chicken and ranch dressing, tossing until the chicken is well coated.
Pour the bread crumbs into a separate mixing bowl. Toss the chicken nuggets into the bread crumbs a few at a time, making sure to coat them evenly.
Place the chicken nuggets into the basket of your air fryer in a single layer. You might need to do a few batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Cook for 8-9 minutes, flipping the nuggets halfway through to ensure they are evenly cooked.
Serve with your favorite dip and enjoy!

Notes

Don’t crowd the basket. Make sure to leave some room around your homemade chicken nuggets so that the pieces can cook evenly and get crispy. You might need to cook your nuggets in batches to ensure even cooking in the air fryer.
Preheat your air fryer. I like to preheat my air fryer for a few minutes before adding the food.
Don’t overcook your chicken. All air fryers (like conventional ovens) cook differently and some cook hotter than others. Begin checking your chicken a few minutes early to ensure that you don’t overcook your nuggets.
Storing and reheating: Any leftover chicken nuggets can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, you can place your prepared chicken nuggets in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes. You can also reheat them for a couple of minutes in the microwave.

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