What temperature to cook homemade chicken nuggets in the air fryer?

The best temperature for small chicken bites is 400 degrees. Depending on the size of the nuggets, they should be cooked fully between 8-12 minutes. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to check that the centers of the nugget reach 165 degrees.

What sauces to use for homemade chicken bites?

The dunking is half the fun and I love serving these with ketchup, bbq sauce, honey mustard , and ranch dressing .

Store leftover nuggets in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, add back to the air fryer at 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes to warm up, or pop into a 350 degree oven for 7-8 minutes.

Air Fryer Chicken Bites - Simply Made Eats

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, about 1 lb, trimmed and cut into 2 inch sized pieces; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 and 1/2 cups plain panko breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 cup all purpose flour; 2 eggs, whisked; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil cooking spray

Description

These Air Fryer Chicken Bites are dredged in Panko Breadcrumbs for the perfect crunch. They stay so juicy in the air fryer and only take 10 minutes to cook. This recipe be a family favorite and the kiddos will be begging you to make these Chicken nuggets again!

Ingredients

Scale

2 chicken breasts, about 1 lb, trimmed and cut into 2 inch sized pieces
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 and 1/2 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup all purpose flour
2 eggs, whisked
2 teaspoons vegetable oil cooking spray

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Instructions

Cut the chicken breasts into bite sized pieces or nuggets, about 2 inches in size. Pat dry with paper towel, then season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the Panko Breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon onion and garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Set aside.
Prepare the ingredients for dredging the chicken. In bowl 1, add in the flour. Bowl 2: Whisk together the eggs. Bowl 3 is the Panko Breadcrumbs and seasoning we've already mixed. Coat each chicken bite in flour, then egg, and lastly, coat it into the panko mix. Place on plate when finished. Note: Make sure to cover the chicken on every surface in each bowl for the best results.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees and set for 10 minutes. Once it's preheated, spray a bit of cooking spray on the cooking surface of the basket. Place all the chicken bites spread apart in the basket in one layer, trying not to overlap. Spray the tops of the chicken with a touch of cooking spray, then close the air fryer basket. Halfway through cooking, give the basket a nice shake.
Check that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached at least 165 degrees before removing. If not, cook in 1-2 minute increments until fully cooked.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauces! Enjoy.

Equipment

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Notes

Try to cut the chicken bites into similar size so that they cook evenly.
Make sure to cover all surfaces of the chicken bites with flour, egg and panko for a full coating of crunch.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees before removing from the air fryer.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: air fried
Cuisine: American