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Chick Fil a Nuggets (Copycat Recipe)
These Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets are the perfect copycat recipe. They're made in the air fryer so it's super easy to make these chicken nuggets at home.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Pickle juice
- 2 Chicken breasts, cubed into nuggets
- ¼ cup Powdered sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 Tablespoon All Purpose Seasoning
- ½ Tablespoon Paprika
- 1 ½ cup Flour
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 370℉.
- Place cubed chicken into gallon size bag and pour in pickle juice. Shake and place back in refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
- Mix egg and milk in a bowl until completely combined. In another bowl, mix together powdered sugar, flour and spices.
- Drain nuggets and place in flour. Then dredge in egg mixture, and then again in the flour mixture.
- Place the battered nuggets in air fryer basket and spray with cooking oil.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping and respraying halfway through.
- Let nuggets cool for 5 minutes before eating.
Christina's Notes
- Keep Wet and Dry Separate: Have one hand for dipping the chicken into the egg mixture and the other for coating it in the flour mixture. This prevents clumping on your fingers.
- Don't Overcrowd the Frying Pan: Fry the nuggets in batches to maintain the oil temperature and ensure even cooking and crisping. Overcrowding will lower the oil temperature and result in soggy nuggets.
- Maintain Oil Temperature: Use a thermometer to monitor the peanut oil temperature and keep it consistent around 325-350°F (160-175°C).
- Let Excess Oil Drain: After frying, place the nuggets on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and help maintain their crispiness.
- Serve Immediately for Best Results: Like most fried foods, these nuggets are best enjoyed fresh and hot.
- Experiment with the Grind of Pepper: Freshly cracked black pepper can offer a more robust flavor compared to pre-ground pepper.
- Sauce Copycat: Make a copycat of the famous Chick Fil A Sauce.
- Sandwiches: Slice chicken breasts in half, rather than cubing them, to make chick fil-a chicken sandwiches. Place the crispy chicken in a bun and top with honey mustard dipping sauce and any other toppings you like.
- Serve this Recipe: Serve homemade chick fil a nuggets with Baked Sweet Potato Fries, Smoked Bacon Mac and Cheese or Pineapple Lemonade.