Crispy, spicy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets are perfect for the big game or enjoy them for lunch, or dinner.
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)
Directions
- 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.
