Easy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets | Kid-Approved Hot Lunch Recipe for Food Jars

Ingredients: 

• 1 chicken breast (about 200g), cut into small chunks (around 3–4 cm pieces)

• 1 tsp bicarb (bicarbonate of soda)

• ½ cup plain flour (all-purpose)

• 2 eggs, beaten

• ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs

• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

• 2 tsp Italian herb mix

• Salt and pepper

Method: 

1. Tenderise chicken:
   Toss chicken pieces with bicarb. Let sit for 15–20 mins (this helps make them soft and tender).
2. Rinse and dry:
   Rinse chicken well under cold water, then pat dry with paper towel.
3. Get your coating bowls ready: Bowl 1: Flour. Bowl 2: Beaten egg. Bowl 3: Panko, parmesan, herbs, salt & peppe
4. Coat the chicken: Dip each piece into flour → then egg → then panko mix. Press to coat well.
5. Air fry: Place nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket (don’t overcrowd). Lightly spray the nuggets with oil to help them crisp up. Cook at 200°C  for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.