How to Make Healthy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Cut 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breast into nugget-size pieces.

Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and your choice of seasoning. (Keep reading for 7 recipes.) Get the Recipe

Air fry the chicken nuggets for 10-12 minutes at 400ºF.

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Nashville Hot Nuggets

– 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper – 1 tsp Paprika – 1 tsp Chili Powder – 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder – 1/2 tsp Black Pepper – 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes – 1 Tbsp (12g) Brown Sugar Get the Recipe

Chick-Fil-A Nuggets

– 1/2 C Pickle Juice – 1/4 C Skim Milk – 2 tsp Powdered Sugar – 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt – 1/2 tsp Black Pepper – 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder – 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika Swap olive oil for pickle juice and milk. Let chicken marinate for about an hour before seasoning. Get the Recipe

Jamaican Jerk

– 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce – 1 Tbsp Salt-Free Jerk Seasoning – 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder Get the Recipe

Lemon Pepper

– 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice – 1/2 tsp Lemon Zest – 1 Tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning – 1/2 tsp Parsley Flakes Get the Recipe

Garlic Parmesan

– 2-4 Tbsp Grated Parmesan – 1 tsp Garlic Powder – 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes – 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano – 1/2 tsp Parsley Flakes – 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt Get the Recipe

Cajun Chicken Nuggets

– 1/2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar – 1 tsp Smoked Paprika – 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt – 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder – 1/2 tsp Onion Powder – 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano – 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes – 1/4 tsp Black Pepper – 1/4 tsp Ground Thyme Get the Recipe

Chipotle Lime Nuggets

– 1 Tbsp Lime Juice – 1/2 tsp Lime Zest – 1-2 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder – 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt Get the Recipe