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air fryer buffalo chicken nuggets

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets: 5 Steps to Addictive Flavor

  • Author: CakesLouna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crispy and flavorful buffalo chicken nuggets made in an air fryer.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture and let them soak for 15 minutes.
  4. Coat the chicken pieces in breadcrumbs.
  5. Place the coated chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
  7. In a separate bowl, toss the cooked nuggets with buffalo sauce.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less buffalo sauce.
  • Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 nuggets
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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