Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Best for JB’s slow-grown, pasture-raised Boneless/Skinless Chicken Thighs
These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are a crowd favorite at parties for all ages — and chicken thighs stay juicy, flavorful, and tender while the air fryer gives them that crispy golden coating without deep frying!
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup flour
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray or oil spray
Step 1: Prep the Chicken
Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut them into bite-sized nugget pieces. Try to keep them roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
Step 2: Set Up the Breading Station
Use three shallow bowls:
Bowl 1: Flour
Bowl 2: Eggs + milk, whisked together
Bowl 3: Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
Step 3: Bread the Nuggets
Dip each piece of chicken:
Into the flour
Into the egg mixture
Into the seasoned breadcrumb mixture
Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken so the coating sticks well.
Step 4: Air Fry Until Crispy
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
Place the nuggets in a single layer in the basket. Don’t overcrowd them — cook in batches if needed.
Lightly spray the tops with cooking oil.
Air fry for 10–12 minutes total, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Size: 0.5 - 0.9+ lbs (4pc)
Our boneless, skinless chicken thighs offer rich flavor and natural juiciness in a versatile, easy-to-use cut. With a little more depth than breast meat, they’re well suited for grilling, roasting, braising, or weeknight dinners where flavor and tenderness matter most.
Our birds are grown on rotating pastures, fed with non-GMO grain and all the grass they can forage. We focus on ethical farming practices that prioritize animal welfare and land stewardship, so we can be transparent about how your food is grown — with confidence. The result is clean, flavorful protein you can feel good about feeding your family — raised outside with sunshine and fresh grass... the way it should be done.
Have you tried this recipe? Let us know how it turned out for you!
