I don’t think there are too many children out there that do not like chicken nuggets. I know they are one of my daughter’s favorite meals. I’ve spoiled her a little bit with my homemade Ultra Crispy Fried Chicken Nuggets. Sadly, she still loves McDonald’s chicken McNuggets. LOL!

We live in Oklahoma, it’s not quite the south, but it’s close enough that fried foods could be its own food group. We probably eat fried food at my house a little bit too much. I have been working on using my Air Fryer more often to make healthier options for my family, like Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Strips. Today though, I’m going to share my Ultra Crispy Fried Chicken Nuggets recipe. My family gobbles these down, even my husband who is not a big fan of chicken.

I use a chicken breast in this recipes, but you can also use thighs. I only use one very large breast because most nights it’s just the three of us eating and I will always make at least one side to go with our nuggets. You can easily multiply this recipe for more servings.

A few recipes that will be a great side:

How to Make Ultra Crispy Chicken Nuggets

• In a pie pan or other shallow dish mix the milk and egg. In the next bowl mix flour, salt, and old bay seasoning (hold the bread crumbs back at this time)
• Cut chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
• Dip nuggets into the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture.

• Now add the breadcrumbs to the flour mixture.
• Pour some of the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir well. This will give you some nice lumps, which will make the nuggets extra crispy.

• Now dip nuggets into the flour/breadcrumb mixture. Look how nice and lumpy it is!

• Fry nuggets in oil. Deep fry or fry in a skillet about 5 minutes per side.
• Always make sure chicken is fully done with no pink in center.

• Remove chicken from skillet and place on a wire rack. This will make them extra crispy by letting the oil drip off.

This is a new technique I recently learned. In the past, I would place them on paper towels after frying them. Placing them on a wire rack makes a big difference in the crispness. I’m so glad I started doing this!

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Conclusion

I hope you enjoy my homemade chicken nuggets recipe. Kids are sure to love them dipped in ketchup. I love to dip them in ranch dressing with a little bit of Tobasco sauce mixed in.

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