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!
1lbbonelessskinless chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
1.5cupscornflakes
1.5tspcayenne powder
1tspgarlic powder
1tsponion powder
1/4tspsalt
1/2cupmilk
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.