buffalo chicken nuggets

Healthy, baked chicken nuggets with a little kick! I took my Healthy Baked Chicken Nugget recipe and and added a touch of spice!

Baked Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

garlic powder

paprika

tsp chili powder (use ground cayenne to make it hotter)

tsp black pepper

breadcrumbs

panko

olive oil spray (I used my Misto)

tbsp Frank's Hot Sauce (or Tabasco

olive oil

lb skinless chicken breast

celery stalks (trimmed to 4 inch strips)

skinny blue cheese dressing

Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray.

Combine garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, bread crumbs and panko in a medium bowl and toss well.

Place the hot sauce in another medium bowl with the oil.

Dip the chicken into the hot sauce mix, then into the crumbs and place on the baking sheet.

Spray the top generously with olive oil spray then bake 8 - 10 minutes. Turn over then cook another 4 - 5 minutes or until cooked though.

Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing if desired.

These buffalo chicken nuggets are chicken breast pieces lightly battered and fried to crispy perfection, then coated in a homemade buffalo sauce. An easy and delicious snack or meal!

Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)

buttermilk

eggs (beaten)

flour

salt

pepper

baking powder

hot sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot)

butter (melted)

honey

ranch dressing and celery sticks

Pour the buttermilk into a medium sized bowl. Add the chicken pieces and soak for 10 minutes.

Place the eggs in a small bowl.&nbsp;

In a medium sized bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and baking powder.

Dip each piece of chicken in the flour mixture.

Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, then back into the flour mixture. Place the coated chicken pieces on a plate.&nbsp; Repeat the process with all of the chicken pieces.

Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F.

Place 4-5 nuggets in the pan. Cook for 4-6 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

Place the fried chicken on paper towels, then repeat the cooking process with the rest of the chicken.

In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, butter and honey.

Pour the buffalo sauce over the cooked nuggets and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately with ranch dressing and celery sticks on the side.&nbsp;

Crispy, spicy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets are perfect for the big game or enjoy them for lunch, or dinner.

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

lb boneless (skinless chicken breast (2 breasts))

panko (or gluten-free crumbs)

olive oil spray

Frank's Hot Sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)

celery stalks and carrot sticks, 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing (for serving)

Cut the chicken into small bite sized chunks. Season with garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and black pepper.

Place panko in a small bowl. Place the hot sauce in another small bowl.

Dip the chicken into the hot sauce a few at a time, then into the crumbs and place on the air fryer basket in a single layer, in batches if needed.

Spray the top generously with olive oil and air fry 8 minutes at 400, flipping halfway and spraying the other side when you flip.

Serve with celery and carrot sticks and blue cheese dressing, if desired.

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets
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