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Chicken Nuggets

Crispy Chicken Nuggets You Can Make in Minutes

These Chicken Nuggets are quick and easy to make, offering a delicious BBQ flavor with just 3 ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 nuggets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nuggets
  • 1 pound Chicken Can use chicken breast or tenders
  • 2 large Eggs Act as the binding agent
  • 2 cups BBQ Potato Chips Crushed
  • Avocado Oil Spray Optional for extra crispiness

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. Crush the BBQ potato chips into fine crumbs.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
  4. Cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces, about one inch each.
  5. Coat each chicken piece in the whisked eggs, then in the crushed potato chips.
  6. Arrange the coated chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  7. Optional: Lightly spray the nuggets with avocado oil.
  8. Air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4nuggetsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pair with dipping sauces like ranch, ketchup, or BBQ sauce for a delicious meal.

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