McDonald's Inspired27 min2x the proteinMcDonald's Air-Fried Gochujang Chicken Nuggets
Crispy panko-crusted chicken nuggets, air-fried instead of deep-fried, tossed in a sticky-sweet gochujang glaze.
Healthier swap for McDonald's Chicken McNuggets
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 4 servings total
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Protein
- 26g protein
- Carbs
- 12g carbs
- Fat
- 7g fat
- Sugar
- 4g sugar
- Sodium
- 380mg sodium
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- 400g
- 1
- 60g
- 20g
- 2 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- 1 clove
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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Ingredients
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- 400g
- 1
- 60g
- 20g
- 2 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- 1 clove
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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Steps
- 1Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch until lightly coated, then dip in beaten egg, then press into panko to fully coat each piece.
- 2Arrange nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spray lightly with oil, and air-fry at 200°C (400°F) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 74°C/165°F).
- 3While the nuggets cook, whisk together gochujang, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over low heat for 1-2 minutes, until glossy and slightly thickened.
- 4Toss the hot nuggets in the warm glaze until evenly coated, then sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Tips
- Keep some nuggets unglazed on the side for kids or spice-sensitive eaters.
- A wire rack in the air fryer basket gets you extra crisping on the bottom.
Ingredients
0 of 9 checked off
- 400g
- 1
- 60g
- 20g
- 2 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- 1 clove
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
Want this combined with your other favorites? Upgrade to Premium
Steps
- 1Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch until lightly coated, then dip in beaten egg, then press into panko to fully coat each piece.
- 2Arrange nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spray lightly with oil, and air-fry at 200°C (400°F) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 74°C/165°F).
- 3While the nuggets cook, whisk together gochujang, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over low heat for 1-2 minutes, until glossy and slightly thickened.
- 4Toss the hot nuggets in the warm glaze until evenly coated, then sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Tips
- Keep some nuggets unglazed on the side for kids or spice-sensitive eaters.
- A wire rack in the air fryer basket gets you extra crisping on the bottom.
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