These Copycat Chick fil a Nuggets are so easy to make, and can be made in the air fryer or baked! You only need a few simple ingredients to make these nuggets that taste just like the real thing. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a perfect snack or meal.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- These air fryer Chick-fil A chicken nuggets recipe is so easy to make and tastes just like the real thing.
- The chicken can be made in the air fryer or baked, depending on your preferences.
- You only need a few simple ingredients to make these delicious nuggets, making them perfect for a busy week.
- The whole family will love these chicken nuggets.
Ingredients
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- dill pickle juice
- boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed into nuggets
- confectioners sugar, the secret ingredient to making these so yummy.
- eggs
- whole milk or milk of choice
- salt
- black pepper
- paprika
- all-purpose flour
- non-stick cooking oil spray
Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Place cubed chicken into gallon size bag and pour in pickle juice. Shake, seal bag and place it in refrigerator to brine 30-45 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg and milk until completely combined.
- In a separate medium-size bowl, whisk powdered sugar, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Once chicken has completed the pickle brine, drain nuggets and place in flour mixture. Then place into egg mixture. Then place back into flour mixture.
- Place the battered nuggets in air fryer basket and spray with cooking oil.
- Cook at 370°F for 8-10 minutes, stirring and respraying halfway through.
- Let nuggets cook for 5 minutes, they will be golden brown and internal temperature will be 165°F before eating.
Oven-Baked Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a large baking tray with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
- Follow steps 1-4 in the air fryer instructions.
- Place the battered nuggets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, turn nuggets at 12 minutes. Completely baked chicken will have an internal temperature of 165°F.
Storage
You can store these baked Chick-Fil-A Nuggets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can also freeze them for up to 2 months as long as they have been fully cooked and properly stored. Simply reheat before serving.
Oven Reheating: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place frozen nuggets on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until heated through.
Microwave Reheating: Place frozen nuggets in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate. Heat on high power for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: Be careful to not allow the chicken to stay in the pickle brine for too long. Leave it in no more than 45 minutes tops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Place nuggets in the air fryer basket and spray with cooking oil. Cook at 370°F for 3-5 minutes, stirring and respraying halfway through. Let nuggets cook for an additional minute or two until heated through.
These nuggets will stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Yes, you can freeze cooked chicken nuggets for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Variations
- Try using buttermilk in place of the milk for a tangier flavor.
- Add some hot sauce to the marinade for a spicy kick.
- Try using panko breadcrumbs in place of the flour for a crunchier nugget.
- Want these nuggets to taste more like Chick-fil-A? Fry them in peanut oil instead of air frying or baking them.
Serving Suggestions
- Our Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce is tangy and flavorful with just a few simple ingredients anymore to get a great-tasting quick meal when paired with these nuggets.
- Dip the nuggets into Chipotle Barbecue Sauce for a spicy treat.
- Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce is another easy recipe to make with the air fryer nuggets.
- Spicy Baked French Fries are the perfect side dish to pair with this easy family recipe.
- You are going to love these crispy, crunchy Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings. With just a few simple pantry ingredients and about 20 minutes and you have the most amazing treat.
- Serve with waffle fries for a quick chicken dinner idea.
Similar recipes
- If you love easy Chick-fil-a recipes like this one then you will want to try this Air Fryer Chick-fil-a Sandwiches next time.
- These Copycat Costco Chicken Bakes are another one of my family's favorite copycat recipes.
- Enjoy all our Chicken recipes here.
- Want to turn these homemade nuggets into sliders? Use this Homemade Sweet Hawaiian Rolls recipe for a tasty mini sandwich!
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Copycat Chik-Fil-A Nuggets
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Ingredients
- ½ cup pickle juice
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cubed into nuggets· bite size pieces
- ¼ cup confectioners sugar
- 1 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
- ½ Tablespoon salt
- ½ Tablespoon black pepper
- ½ Tablespoon paprika
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- non-stick cooking oil spray
- Chick-fil-A Dipping Sauce optional
Instructions
- Place cubed chicken into gallon size bag and pour in pickle juice. Shake, seal bag and place it in refrigerator to brine for 30-45 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg and milk until completely combined.
- In a separate medium-size bowl, whisk powdered sugar, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Once chicken has completed the 30-40 minute brining, Drain nuggets and place in flour mixture. Then place into egg/milk mixture. Then place back into flour mixture.
- Place the battered nuggets in air fryer basket and spray with cooking oil.
- Cook at 370°F for 8-10 minutes, stirring and respraying halfway through.
- Let nuggets cook for 5 minutes before eating.
Oven-Baked Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a large baking tray with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
- Follow steps 1-4 in the air fryer instructions.
- Place the battered nuggets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, turn nuggets at 12 minutes. Completely baked chicken will have an internal temperature of 165°F.
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