Chicken nuggets are something that almost no kid (or adult!) can resist. They’re an easy impromptu dinner that everyone can agree on. And with sweet-and-tangy honey mustard sauce for dipping, you won’t have any leftovers! I made these homemade chicken nuggets in my Cosori Air Fryer. They get nice and crispy on the outside, but the chicken stays tender and juicy on the inside. Air fried panko chicken nuggets are extra crispy and we love that. They are on par with oil-fried chicken nuggets in terms of crispiness.
Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
For the homemade chicken nuggets in the air fryer, you’ll need:
Panko breadcrumbs Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper Unsalted butter Boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
And for the homemade honey mustard dipping sauce, you’ll need:
Honey Yellow mustard Dijon mustard
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Air Fry Chicken Nuggets
Making crispy chicken nuggets in an air fryer is fast and easy! Here are the basic recipe steps:
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Chicken nuggets: Can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. You cannot overload air fryer baskets, and even an ‘extra-large’ basket isn’t that big so you will need to do multiple rounds to air fry a pound and a half of chicken, but the crispiness is worth it! Honey mustard dipping sauce: Will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It tastes good with fries, on burgers, with chops — pretty much anything! To reheat: Any leftover chicken will not be nearly as crispy compared to when it’s fresh and reheating in a microwave will likely remove all the crispy texture, but the flavor will still be good. With that in mind, reheat the nuggets in your air fryer or in the oven. Or, reheat in the microwave knowing that they won’t be crispy anymore.
More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes:
All of my AIR FRYER RECIPES! Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken — Breaded chicken cutlets are air fried until crispy, then drizzled with spicy-sweet hot honey! This is such a QUICK and EASY air fryer chicken recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare! Oven-baking instructions are also provided. Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken — Coated in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, this “fried” chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy, tender, and moist inside! It’s EASY, ready in 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights, and a healthier way to indulge in fried chicken! Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breasts — Learn how to make perfectly “fried” chicken in your air fryer! Deliciously crispy on the outside while staying juicy, tender, and moist on the interior. Crispy Air Fryer Wings — You don’t have to deep fry chicken wings to get them extra crispy, juicy, and finger-licking good thanks to the tangy buffalo sauce! FAST, EASY, and everyone LOVES these air fried crispy chicken wings! I was provided a Cosori Air Fryer in exchange for this post. The recipe, images, text, and opinions expressed are my own.
