Crispy and delicious homemade chicken nuggets cooked in the air-fryer. These chicken nuggets are breaded in breadcrumbs and seasoned with Cajun seasoning, making them slightly spicy. They cook perfectly in the air-fryer, giving them a delicious crispy crust. Make these chicken nuggets for a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. Serve with ketchup or your favorite sauce for dipping.
To make these chicken nuggets, first dice the chicken into 1-inch nuggets.To make the crispy breading for these chicken nuggets, egg and milk are combined in a shallow dish. Breadcrumbs is mixed with Cajun seasoning in another dish. Dip each chicken nugget into the egg mixture, then fully coat in the breadcrumbs. Place the nuggets into the air-fryer in batches and cook until no longer pink and the crust is crispy and lightly browned.
Air-Fryer Cajun Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken, diced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air-fryer to 400 F. In a shallow dish, whisk egg and milk together. Combine breadcrumbs and seasoning in another dish.
- Fully coat each chicken nugget into the egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumbs. Air-fry in batches for 10-12 minutes.
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