Description
Crispy air-fried chicken nuggets served with a tangy charred lime crema.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, halved and charred
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Mix breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
- Beat egg in separate bowl.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Place nuggets in air fryer basket in single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Char lime halves cut-side down in skillet for 2 minutes.
- Mix sour cream, juice from charred lime, and garlic to make crema.
- Serve nuggets with crema.
Notes
- Cut chicken pieces uniform size for even cooking
- Don’t overcrowd air fryer basket
- Adjust cooking time based on nugget size
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American