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Extra Crispy Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Perfectly crispy on the outside, yet juicy on the inside! These baked or air fryer spicy chicken nuggets are even better than Wendy's spicy chicken nuggets!
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups cornflakes
  • 1.5 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender pulse together cornflakes, cayenne powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  • Next, dip each piece of chicken into the milk, then into the cornflake mixture that has been placed in a bowl or on a plate. Coat until the chicken is fully covered in the cornflake mixture.
  • Repeat this process with all of the chicken pieces.
  • For oven cooking: Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with non-stick spray. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping the nuggets over halfway through.
  • For air fryer cooking: Spray your air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Place nuggets into the basket and cook at 370 degrees for 12 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  • Enjoy your cooked spicy chicken nuggets! Dip them in ketchup, copycat Chick Fil A sauce, or even some 2 minute avocado lime crema!

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Extra Crispy Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Serving Size
 
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
247
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
99
mg
33
%
Sodium
 
323
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.