Homemade nuggets in air fryers regain control of ingredients compared to industrial frozen versions. They emerged as a family recipe when air fryers became globally accessible. They are favorites for quick dinners with children due to their format and crunchy texture.
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Nuggets caseros air fryer
Homemade air fryer nuggets from the United States: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear times.
- USA
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- easy
25 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 285 kcal
- Protein 28 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 18 g
- Fat 12 g
- Sodium 480 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Homemade Air Fryer Nuggets is an American preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 37 minutes in total (25 for mise en place and preparation, 12 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 500 g chicken breast.
- Have ready: 100 g of flour.
- Have ready: 1 egg.
- Have ready: 150 g breadcrumbs.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Chop chicken into pieces and mix with salt
Chop chicken into pieces and mix with salt, pepper, garlic and mustard. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Form compact bite-sized nuggets
Form compact bite-sized nuggets.
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Coat in flour
Coat in flour, egg and breadcrumbs; spray oil.
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Precalentar air fryer a 200 C
Precalentar air fryer a 200 C.
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Cook 6 minutes
Cook for 6 minutes, stir, 6 more minutes until golden. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Serve with BBQ sauce
Servir con salsa BBQ, mostaza o honey mustard.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Version baked at 200 °C with the same approximate times.
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