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Chicken nuggets often get a bad rep, thanks to fast food – but these aren’t your average nuggets. This recipe brings out the true potential of juicy chicken and golden, crispy coating that’ll have you hooked from the first bite! Forget the drive-thru; these nuggets are so amazing you’ll find yourself thinking about them for days!

🍗 The Ultimate Chicken Nuggets Recipe 🍗:

Ingredients:

For the chicken mixture:

• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 egg or 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder (adjust based on heat preference)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the coating:

• 1 egg
• 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper / paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for flavor balance

Instructions:

1. Blend the Chicken: Add the chicken breast cubes to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
2. Mix in the Seasoning: In a bowl, mix in the cayenne pepper (or chili powder), smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper with the grounded chicken.
3. Marinate: Let the mixture sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour before taking them out to form them into shape.
4. Form Nuggets: Scoop small amounts of the chicken mixture and shape them into nugget-sized pieces.
5. Coating: In one bowl, beat the egg. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with smoked paprika, black pepper (you can also add a little chili flakes for extra heat) and parmesan. Dip each nugget into the egg, then coat with the spicy breadcrumb mixture.
6. Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray the basket with cooking spray. Place the nuggets in a single layer and lightly spray the nuggets with oil for a crispy finish. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.