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Air Fryer Chick Fil A Nuggets

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This Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Nuggets recipe offers a healthier version of the beloved fast food classic. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor, these homemade nuggets mimic the famous taste of Chick-fil-A, but without the need for deep frying.

Ingredients

1 cup dill pickle juice

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces about 1 inch in size

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 egg

1 cup milk

2 teaspoons salt

1½ cups flour

1½ teaspoons pepper

½ teaspoon paprika

Olive oil spritz

Instructions

  1. Add the chicken chunks to the pickle juice and marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk together and set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, powdered sugar, salt, pepper, and paprika), stirring to mix them together.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
  5. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator, drain it, and dip each piece into the dry mixture, then into the liquid mixture, and back into the dry mixture to coat thoroughly. Shake off any excess.
  6. Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping the nuggets halfway through and spritzing with olive oil at the halfway mark.
  7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double dip the chicken pieces and spritz with a little more olive oil before cooking.
  • For a spicy version, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the egg mixture.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • To reheat, place the nuggets in the air fryer at 370°F for 3-5 minutes to regain their crispiness.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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