Pork Panko Chicken Nuggets
Homemade pork panko chicken nuggets that are cooked in an air fryer, resulting in juicy nuggets with a crispy, 100% carb-free breading.
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Servings4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 to 1.5 lbs chicken (breasts, strips, or tenders)
- 2 cups pork panko (about a 5-oz bag's worth)
- 2 to 4 whole eggs
Instructions
- If needed, make the pork panko. Place all of the pork rinds into a high-power blender or food processor. Pulse until they reach your desired consistency. Otherwise, place the rinds in a large zip-lock bag and crush with a rolling pin. Set aside.
- Cut the chicken into 1 to 2-inch pieces. If you are using chicken tenders, remove the tendons if present.
- Next, set up a breading station with two containers with raised sides that are slightly longer than the chicken tenders. In the first one, crack the eggs and whisk until the yolks are mixed with the whites. In the other container, add half of the pork rind crumbs so the bottom of the container is covered.
- Dredge a chicken piece first into the egg with one hand, letting any excess egg drip off. Then, using the other hand, coat the chicken in pork panko.
- Place the breaded nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Continue until all of the chicken is breaded, adding more panko into the container when needed. It's ok if the nuggets are touching slightly. Cook in batches if you have a smaller air fryer or use a rack to add a second layer.
- Set the air fryer to 400º Fahrenheit (F) and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches at least 165º F. The amount of time will vary based on the size of the nuggets. Check after the first 15 minutes. Enjoy!
