Crispy Air‑Fryer Chicken Nuggets

• all‑purpose flour↗50g g
• garlic powder↗½ ч. л. tsp
• smoked paprika↗½ ч. л. tsp
• eggs↗1-2

  beaten

• panko breadcrumbs↗120g g
• chicken breasts↗3

  (about 600 g), cut into bite‑size pieces

• ketchup↗

  for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a deep bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ½‑1 tsp salt, and a few pinches of freshly ground black pepper.

2. 2

   Beat the eggs, whisk them with a fork, and pour into another bowl.

3. 3

   Place the panko breadcrumbs into a third bowl.

4. 4

   Coat the chicken pieces first in the flour mixture, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing the coating firmly.

5. 5

   Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C. Arrange the nuggets in the basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed) and fry for 10‑12 minutes, until they turn golden‑brown and are fully cooked.

6. 6

   Serve the hot nuggets with ketchup or your favorite sauce.