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Crispy Air-Fried Chicken Nuggets

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside - air-fried chicken nuggets coated in crushed cornflakes with 14g of protein per nugget.

14g protein / serving
94 kcal / serving
27 min
Serves 12

Recipe from YouTube by Louis Howard

Ingredients
  • chicken breast680 g
  • cooking spraya little
  • egg1 large egg (50 g)
  • garlic2 cloves (10 g)
  • onion powder1 tsp
  • garlic powder1 tsp
  • paprika1 tsp
  • salt1 tsp
  • black pepper1/2 tsp
  • cornflakes60 g
Method
Add the diced chicken breast, egg, garlic cloves, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper to a food processor. Blend until you have a thick, combined chicken mixture. Crush the cornflakes into crumbs in a separate bowl. Shape portions of the chicken mixture into nuggets and press each into the crushed cornflakes until completely coated. Spray the nuggets with cooking spray. Air fry at 200C for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden, crispy and cooked through.