Chicken Nuggets (Air-fryer or oven baked)
These air-fryer (or oven based) chicken nuggets are popular combination of savory and crispy, with the rich taste of chicken complemented by the crunch of a cracker crumb coating complete with 4 varieties of dipping sauces.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
20 minCook
12 minReady
35 minThe use of an air fryer gives the chicken nuggets a satisfying crunch while keeping them light and delicious, making for a tasty and guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ounces |
chicken breasts
boneless, approx. 2 breasts |
|
| 1 | cup |
crackers
mixture, crushed |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
butter
|
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
thyme
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | each |
chicken breasts
boneless, approx. 2 breasts |
|
| 237 | ml |
crackers
mixture, crushed |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 0.6 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| 0.6 | ml |
thyme
|
*
|
Directions
Cut the chicken breast into 1 inch (2 1/2cm) chunks and pat dry with paper towels.
Prepare cracker mixture: Use about 6 each of regular salted crackers, cheese crackers, Champagne crackers and 1 piece of dried toast.
Run through food processor until thoroughly crushed.
Add seasonings and pulse mixture. Place mixture in a small bowl.
Melt the butter.
Dip chicken in butter and roll it in crumb mixture to coat completely.
Air-fryer chicken nuggets
Place the nuggets into the air-fryer in a single layer, air-fry at 375 for about 10 minutes or until you achieve a golden browned crispy coating.
Oven baked chicken nuggets
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 400℉ (200℃) for 10 to 12 minutes.
Serve with two or three sauces and French Fries.
Sauces:
1) Heat ¼ cup liquid honey.
2) Heat any barbeque sauce.
3) Heat ¼ cup honey and add 2 Tb of Heinz 57 sauce.
4) Quick Sweet 'n Sour sauce: ⅛ cup vinegar ⅛ cup brown sugar ⅛ cup ketchup ⅛ cup orange juice with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, stir, and heat in microwave until thickened.
