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Nashville Hot Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Juicy, tender chicken nuggets air fried with a Nashville Hot spice blend.
4.62 from 80 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast diced
  • 1/2 Tbsp 8g Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tbsp 12g Brown Sugar*

Instructions

  • Use a paper towel to pat dry the diced chicken breast before adding to a bowl and tossing with the olive oil.
  • Mix the spices and brown sugar in a small bowl before adding to the chicken. Toss until evenly coated.
  • Add the chicken to an air fryer basket in an even layer. Cook at 400ºF for 8-10 minutes**. Let the chicken nuggets rest for 3-4 minutes after frying before serving.

Notes

*I used Swerve Brown, an erythritol-based zero-calorie sugar substitute. The nutrition information does not include any carbs from brown sugar. If you use the real deal, each serving will have around 3g of carbs.
**I used a 6.5-quart Ninja Foodi for air frying. Cook time may vary slightly between different air fryers. If you're baking your chicken nuggets, add the seasoned chicken to a baking sheet (use a baking sheet lined with a wire rack if you have it) and bake at 400ºF for a similar time frame.
The entire recipe has 2 WW SmartPoints (blue plan).

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g