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Air Fryer Cornflake Crusted Chicken Nuggets

So crunchy and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside! These air-fryer nuggets are served with a homemade 5 ingredient honey mustard sauce! A perfect little appetizer or snack that can quickly be made in the air-fryer!
Course Appetizer
Keyword air fryer, chicken, chicken nuggets
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Winnie Kison

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 4 cups cornflakes crushed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teapsoon pepper
  • olive oil

Honey Mustard Sauce

  • 1/4 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Pat chicken dry and cut into nugget sizes.
  • In one bowl, whisk together eggs and almond milk. In another bowl, crush cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt and pepper.
  • 3. Coat chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then toss in cornflake mixture to cover.
  • Place chicken into air fryer basket and spray with oil spray. Cook at 390F for 12 minutes. Turn chicken over with tongs and air fry for another 3 minutes until golden brown.