Homemade chicken nuggets with a clever twist — ketchup replaces the egg for a tangy, extra-crunchy crust.
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breasts into chunky pieces — thick enough to stay tender under the crust.
- 2
Season every piece with salt and pepper. Keep it light — the coating does the heavy lifting.
- 3
Prepare two bowls: one with ketchup, one with breadcrumbs. (Ketchup sticks like egg and adds tangy sweetness.)
- 4
Dip each piece in ketchup, then roll through panko to cover fully — no bare spots.
- 5
Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook at 180 °C for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked and crunchy.
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Serve hot — all the crunch, none of the oil.
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