Crispy Chicken Nuggets | SNAPCHEF AI Air Fryer Recipe

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With SNAPCHEF’s AI Air Fryer, crispy chicken nuggets hit perfection—golden, juicy, irresistible.

Recipe – In a SNAP

Craving those irresistibly crispy chicken nuggets but want a healthier alternative to deep-frying? Your SNAPCHEF AI Powered Air Fryer is the ultimate game-changer! This easy air fryer chicken nuggets recipe allows you to whip up delicious, homemade chicken nuggets with significantly less oil, making it a perfect healthy chicken nuggets option for kids and adults alike.

Why Crispy Chicken Nuggets + SNAPCHEF = Crunch Heaven 🍗✨

Your SNAPCHEF AI-Powered Air Fryer is perfectly designed for making fantastic chicken nuggets, offering numerous benefits: 

  • Healthier Alternative: Achieve amazing crispness with little to no added oil, making it a truly oil-free nuggets (or minimal oil) option compared to traditional frying. 
  • Effortless & Quick: Enjoy quick chicken nuggets with less mess and fuss than deep-frying.
  • AI Precision: Trust your AI air fryer to manage the cooking parameters, delivering perfect results consistently. 
  • Serves: 4-5
  • Cook Time: 12–18 mins

Ingredients

  • 500g boneless chicken (breast/thigh), cut into 1-inch pieces
    Optional Marinade: 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, ½ tsp each red chilli powder, black pepper, salt; ¼ tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp lemon juice
Coating:
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crisp)
  • Optional: ½ tsp each garlic & onion powder, pinch salt & pepper
  • Light oil spray or 1–2 tsp oil

Method

STEP 01

Prepare the Chicken (Optional Marinade)

Cut chicken into 1-inch nugget-sized pieces. For extra flavor, marinate with ginger-garlic paste, spices, salt, and lemon juice for 15–30 minutes.

STEP 02

Bread the Nuggets

Set up 3 dishes:
Dish 1: flour
Dish 2: beaten eggs
Dish 3: breadcrumbs with optional garlic/onion powder, salt & pepper
Dredge each piece in flour → egg → breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat.

Step 03

Air Fry

Preheat SNAPCHEF to 190°C (375°F) for 5 mins. Lightly oil the basket. Place nuggets in a single layer, not overcrowded. Spray or brush tops lightly with oil. Air fry for 12–18 mins, flipping halfway. Cook until golden and internal temp reaches 74°C (165°F).

step 04

Serve

Remove from fryer and serve hot with your favorite dips like ketchup, mayo, or sweet chili sauce. Enjoy!

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