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Ultra crispy chicken nuggets cooked in the air fryer

By Lou Neary Kitchen Expert • Updated January 15, 2026

🍗 Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets: The ultimate crispiness without oil!
Tired of soggy, store-bought chicken nuggets? Here's the recipe that will make your kids (and you!) fall in love with breaded chicken again. Using an air fryer, you get an ultra-crispy crust thanks to the panko breadcrumbs, while keeping the chicken breast incredibly juicy. Ready in under 15 minutes!

💡 Why is this recipe better than fast food?

The magic happens thanks to two elements: Panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs , whose large flakes trap air for maximum crispiness, and cooking at 200°C which sears the meat without drying it out.

🔄 Zero frying: Just a spray of oil for browning.
⚡ Express: No oil bath to heat, no frying smells.
🌿 Healthy: You control the quality of the chicken and the salt.

🛒 Ingredients

For 4 people

🍗 500g Chicken Breasts

🍞 100g Panko Breadcrumbs

🥚 2 beaten eggs

🌾 50g Flour

🧂 + Salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder for flavour!

⚡ The steps to perfect nuggets

1. Cutting: Cut the chicken into even 3cm cubes. Season them directly with salt and spices.

2. Breading in 3 trays: Coat each piece in flour, then egg, and finally press them well in Panko.

3. Cooking: Preheat to 200°C. Spray the nuggets with a little oil. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes , turning halfway through.

👨‍🍳 Crispy tip: For a golden color worthy of a deep fryer, mix a teaspoon of turmeric or paprika into your breadcrumbs before coating!

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Thanks to the two separate trays, you can start your nuggets from one side and your fries from the other. The SYNC function ensures they finish cooking at exactly the same time!

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🍟 What should we serve them with?

To stay true to the "Air Fryer" theme, serve your nuggets with:

Homemade sweet potato fries (15 min at 200°C).
A quick honey-mustard sauce (mix 1 part honey to 2 parts mustard).
Crunchy carrot sticks for a touch of freshness.

Caution: Do not overload the basket! Air must circulate freely between each nugget to ensure they are crispy all over. Do two batches if necessary.

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