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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
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Crispy, spicy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets are perfect for the big game or enjoy them for lunch, or dinner.
Prep Time:
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
16
minutes
mins
Total Time:
21
minutes
mins
Yield:
4
servings
Course:
Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Equipment
Air Fryer
Ingredients
1
lb
boneless
(skinless chicken breast (2 breasts))
1/2
tsp
garlic powder
1/2
tsp
paprika
1/2
tsp
chili powder
(use ground cayenne to make it hotter)
1/8
tsp
black pepper
3/4
cup
seasoned panko
(or gluten-free crumbs)
olive oil spray
3
tablespoons
Frank's Hot Sauce
(or your favorite hot sauce)
optional: celery stalks and carrot sticks, 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
(for serving)
Instructions
Cut the chicken into small bite sized chunks. Season with garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and black pepper.
Place panko in a small bowl. Place the hot sauce in another small bowl.
Dip the chicken into the hot sauce a few at a time, then into the crumbs and place on the air fryer basket in a single layer, in batches if needed.
Spray the top generously with olive oil and air fry 8 minutes at 400, flipping halfway and spraying the other side when you flip.
Serve with celery and carrot sticks and blue cheese dressing, if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories:
180
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
9.5
g
,
Protein:
27
g
,
Fat:
3
g
,
Saturated Fat:
0.5
g
,
Cholesterol:
83
mg
,
Sodium:
501.5
mg
,
Fiber:
0.5
g
,
Sugar:
1
g
- WW Points:
2