Name: Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite sized pieces; 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 cup Butter, melted. Salted or Unsalted; Cooking Spray; 3 tablespoons Honey; 3 tablespoons Mayo; 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard; 1 teaspoon White Vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper

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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets get so crispy and golden brown. A healthier option than the traditional fried nuggets. Made by breading chicken breast pieces with Panko and Parmesan cheese. An easy air fryer recipe that is perfect for the whole family – adult and kids alike! Serve the nuggets with an easy homemade honey mustard sauce that is way better than store-bought.

Air fryer chicken nuggets with a bowl of honey mustard sauce on a white plate

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Making chicken wings in the air fryer only take about 20 minutes and just a few ingredients. These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings have a super crispy skin but are moist and tender on the inside. Toss with your favorite buffalo sauce and enjoy! Serve with carrots, celery, and ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Chicken breast cubes, Panko, parmesan, and salt and pepper in prep bowls

Ingredients for the Chicken Nuggets:

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – you’ll cut them into bite-sized pieces
Panko Breadcrumbs
Parmesan Cheese – finely shredded
Salt and Pepper
Melted Butter – you can use salted or unsalted butter
Cooking Spray

How to Make Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce

Making homemade honey mustard sauce is so simple and it tastes WAY better than store-bought. And you can adjust the ratios. Like it sweeter? Add a little more honey. More tang? A little more vinegar. Like a kick? Increase the cayenne pepper!

All you do is mix up the mayo, honey, Dijon Mustard, vinegar, and cayenne.

Ingredients for the Honey Mustard Sauce

Mayonnaise – light or full fat works
Honey
Dijon Mustard
White Vinegar
Ground Cayenne Pepper – you can easily adjust the amount to fit your taste preferences. The cayenne helps balance the sweetness from the honey.

Glass bowl of honey mustard dipping sauce

What is an Air Fryer?

An air fryer is essentially a compact countertop convection oven. A fan circulates the hot air at a quick speed which creates a crispy layer on foods without needing to fry in oil.

Looking for other air fryer recipes to try? These crispy air fryer chicken wings are so simple and air fryer bacon makes breakfast easy!

How long should you air fry chicken nuggets?

These nuggets take about 8 minutes in the air fryer. The cook time will vary slightly based on how big the pieces are. Cook them until they are 165 degrees F, crispy, and golden.

Can these chicken nuggets be made in the oven instead of the air fryer?

Absolutely! I recommend baking in a 425˚F preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Until fully cooked and golden brown.

Air fryer chicken nuggets on a plate with a bowl of honey mustard

Leftovers, Storage, and Reheating

Nuggets are at their best and crispiest right after making.

Leftovers and Storage: Leftover chicken nuggets can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days. Leftover honey mustard sauce can be stored in a separate airtight container in the fridge for one week.

Reheating: To help crisp up the leftover nuggets again, I recommend reheating in the air fryer or the oven.

Crispy air fryer chicken nuggets on a plate

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