
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Here is introducing MLK Day's special dish. Chicken Nuggets recipe. Dr. King's favorite food was extra pecan pie. He also enjoyed other southern staples like sweet potatoes, fried chicken, and collard greens.
So let's make Martin Luther King, Jr.’s day Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets at home. This Air Fryer Chicken nugget looks difficult to make, but it's simple and tastes amazing with this recipe.
Making Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer is really fast and easy. I have a secret ingredient in the marinade that makes these really juicy inside. This recipe is easy and has delicious nuggets.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Note: All ingredients in blue is available at alcoeats.com
Ingredients
Ingredients | Quantity |
ALCO Kashmiri Chili Powder | 1 tsp |
Salt | 1 tsp |
Mayonnaise | 1/2 tbsp. |
Lime Juice | 1 tbsp. |
Breadcrumbs | 1/2 cup |
Parmesan (grated) | 3 tbsp. |
Butter (melted) | 3 tbsp. |
Italian Seasoning | 1/2 tbsp. |
Chicken Breasts skinless, boneless | 350 grams |

METHOD:
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Trim off any fat from the breasts. Slice the chicken into 1/2 inch slices and cut each slice into 1-inch cubes.
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Marinate the chicken pieces in Italian seasoning, ALCO Kashmiri Chili Powder, salt, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside for 20-30 minutes.
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In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and parmesan. Place the chicken pieces one at a time in the mixture and coat them well with the breadcrumbs, pressing down to ensure the breadcrumbs coat each piece properly. Keep them aside on a plate.
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Place the coated chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure to leave some gaps and not overcrowd the basket.
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Air fry for 3 minutes at 190C. Brush with melted butter on both sides, flip the bottom side up, and air fry again for 3 minutes till crispy. Serve them hot!
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