Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Nuggets
My homemade Chick-fil-A Nuggets are easy to make at home, and a fraction of the cost! After marinating, these moist and delicious air fryer chicken nuggets are ready in less than 15 minutes.
Servings 4
Calories 601kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite size pieces
- ½ cup dill pickle juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 cups flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
Chick-fil-A Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and add to a bowl with milk and pickle juice. Mix well, then cover and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes up to overnight to ensure the chicken is well-marinated.2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup milk, ½ cup dill pickle juice
- Once chicken is done marinating, whisk 2 eggs and add to the bowl with the chicken. Mix well.2 eggs
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. In a zip-lock bag, combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Shake the bag to mix well.1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 cups flour, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Using a slotted spoon, spoon half of your chicken into the zip-lock bag. Shake well until chicken is fully coated. Using a separate, dry slotted spoon, remove the coated chicken and place to the side. Repeat with the second half of the chicken until all chicken is fully coated.
- Spray air fryer tray with olive oil and place chicken inside. Spray the chicken with oil after placing.
- Air fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and crispy on the outside. Serve and enjoy!
Chick-fil-A Sauce
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl. Mix well until well blended. Enjoy!
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Notes
Oven instructions:
- Follow all of the steps to prepare the nuggets.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray.
- Place the nuggets on the baking sheet, then spray them with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping once.
Nutrition
Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 233mg | Sodium: 1349mg | Potassium: 1065mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 4mg