Air Fryer Southern-Style Chicken Nuggets
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. These air-fried Southern-style chicken nuggets bring all the comfort of classic fried chicken with a lighter, fuss-free twist. Coated in a spiced, golden crumb and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, they’re a family-friendly favourite you can whip up any night of the week. No deep fryer required.
Method
Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Place the buttermilk in a bowl, add the chicken pieces and stir to coat, then set aside to soak for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to cook the chips if you don't have a large enough air fryer.
Step 2
Mix together the bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt and lots of black pepper in a bowl until well combined. Dip each piece of marinated chicken in the crumb mixture until fully coated, then place on a plate. Cook the chips according to the packet instructions. Preheat the air fryer.
Step 3
Cook the chicken nuggets in a single layer in a preheated air fryer at 190°C (375°F) for 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and cooked through. You may need to do this in 2 batches. Serve with chips and coleslaw.
- Ingredients
- Based on 2 servings
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1tsp Garlic Powder 1x Sainsbury's Garlic Granules 58g -
1tsp Onion Powder 1x Sainsbury's Onion Granules 58g -
Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g -
50g Fine Dried Breadcrumbs 1x Sainsbury's Natural Fine Breadcrumbs 230g -
400g Oven Chips 1x Sainsbury's French Fries 900g -
2tsp Smoked Paprika 1x Sainsbury's Smoked Paprika 44g -
Black Pepper, to taste 1x Tellicherry Pepper Grinder 45g -
4tbsp Coleslaw 1x Sainsbury's Coleslaw, Taste the Difference 300g -
1tsp Dried Thyme 1x Sainsbury's Thyme 12g -
1tsp Dried Oregano 1x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g -
400g Chicken Mini Fillets, each cut into 3 pieces 1x Sainsbury's 320g British Fresh Chicken Breast Mini Fillets -
100ml Buttermilk 1x Sainsbury's Buttermilk 300ml