Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Nuggets

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Nuggets are a savory and juicy homemade chicken nugget. Chicken nuggets in air fryer offer a crispy texture like they were fried in oil.

If you are a fan of air fryer nuggets, you have to try this version. Kids and adults both will enjoy this recipe. Grab your chicken breasts or chicken tenders and let’s get to cooking.

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Nuggets

We could live off chicken, seriously! Our husband, on the other hand, could care less. This recipe right here is one we made for him, and he said was a winner. Which if you know him is saying a lot. A crispy coating that beholds juicy and tender chicken. Pair with your usual dipping sauce and dive in.

We also have to rave on the Air Fryer! It is one handy kitchen accessory, that you might want to invest in. They make great gifts for birthdays and holidays.

Are These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Gluten Free

Yes. We wanted to create a lower carb and gluten free chicken nugget recipe that you could enjoy, and not feel guilty over. We opted for parmesan cheese for the breading and skipped the traditional flour or panko breadcrumb you see a lot in homemade recipes.

What Type Of Chicken Do You Use for Nuggets

We bought boneless skinless chicken breast. If you want you can use a chicken tenderloin as well and cut chicken pieces so they are bite size. For this recipe, you need to use raw chicken.

What Do You Use to Bread The Chicken Nuggets

We breaded the chicken with garlic powder, grated parmesan, and salt. You start by dipping chicken in egg wash, then roll in the breading. Next toss in the air fryer basket and cook.

Pro Tip For Air Fryer Nuggets

One of the biggest tips we will share is to make sure that when you lay your nuggets in the air fryer, they have room. You do not want the chicken to touch if you do those areas will not fully cook. You will get an uneven cook which is less than pleasant. So make sure to batch cook and don’t over-stuff the nuggets in your basket or wire rack (depending on the model of air fryer).

Power AirFryer XL 6 QT Power Air Fryer Oven Ninja Air Fryer

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Ingredients

Makes 0 servings

• 3 pounds chicken breast cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method

1. Preheat Air Fryer to 400 degrees.
2. Combine the mayo, 1/4 cup of the cheese, garlic, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Put the chicken on a large baking sheet. We put parchment on ours to save on the cleanup.
3. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese. Watch the chicken closely if you are broiling so it doesn't burn.