Chick-fil-A Inspired32 min68% less fatChick-fil-A Air-Fried Chicken Nuggets
Bite-size, tender chicken nuggets with a light golden crust — same dunkable classic, way less oil.
Healthier swap for Chick-fil-A Chicken Nuggets (8-count)
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 4 servings total
- Calories
- 168 kcal
- Protein
- 25g protein
- Carbs
- 9g carbs
- Fat
- 4g fat
- Sugar
- 2g sugar
- Sodium
- 350mg sodium
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- 400g
- 100ml
- 50ml
- 40g
- 30g
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp each
- as needed
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Ingredients
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- 400g
- 100ml
- 50ml
- 40g
- 30g
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp each
- as needed
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Steps
- 1Marinate chicken chunks in pickle juice and milk for at least 30 minutes.
- 2Mix flour, crushed panko, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- 3Remove chicken chunks from marinade and toss thoroughly in the flour mixture to coat evenly.
- 4Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, mist with oil spray, and cook at 200°C for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until golden and internal temp reaches 74°C.
Tips
- Don't overcrowd the basket — cook in two batches if needed for even crisping.
- Serve with a light honey-mustard or ranch made with Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
0 of 9 checked off
- 400g
- 100ml
- 50ml
- 40g
- 30g
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp each
- as needed
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Steps
- 1Marinate chicken chunks in pickle juice and milk for at least 30 minutes.
- 2Mix flour, crushed panko, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- 3Remove chicken chunks from marinade and toss thoroughly in the flour mixture to coat evenly.
- 4Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, mist with oil spray, and cook at 200°C for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until golden and internal temp reaches 74°C.
Tips
- Don't overcrowd the basket — cook in two batches if needed for even crisping.
- Serve with a light honey-mustard or ranch made with Greek yogurt.
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