Copycat Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets Air Fryer Real Satisfying Way to Make This Better at Home
These Copycat Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets Air Fryer style are perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight dinner. The smoky grilled chicken marinade creates tender and juicy bites that the whole family will enjoy as delicious air fryer chicken nuggets.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup pickle juice (120g)
- 1 tsp brown sugar optional
- 1/2 tsp black pepper optional
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Combine chicken, pickle juice, brown sugar, and black pepper in a large bowl or ziploc bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry; sprinkle salt and smoked paprika evenly over the pieces.
- Heat air fryer to 375°F and coat basket with nonstick spray.
- Place chicken in a single layer, spray more nonstick spray on top, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking or turning halfway through until fully cooked.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- *carryover cooking will ensure your chicken reaches 165°F and prevents overcooking
- To grill indoor or outdoor, set grill to medium heat about 450°F, grease grates, cook chicken for 3 minutes on one side, flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until done
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 85g
- Calories: 164kcal
- Fat: 1.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1g
- Protein: 35.2g