Air Fried Chicken Nuggets

Step 1

Spray air fryer basket with vegetable oil.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.

Step 3

In a second shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, salt, seasoned salt, white pepper, chili powder, black pepper, and garlic powder (see notes below).

Step 4

Working with a few pieces of chicken at a time, dip the pieces in the buttermilk mixture. Shake off excess liquid and then roll through flour mixture. Place pieces in a single layer on a plate.

Step 5

Spray all sides of chicken with vegetable oil, making sure that there are no dry spots.

Step 6

Place chicken pieces in a single layer in air fryer basket. If all pieces do not fit in a single layer, save for a second batch.

Step 7

Turn air fryer to 370 degrees. Cook for 10 minutes, flip chicken and cook for an additional 8 minutes, or until crust os golden brown and chicken is cooked through.