Air Fryer Buffalo Nuggets
Side Note
Corn Flakes are easily crushed using an electric coffee grinder, food processor or by placing them in a Zip-lock bag and crushing them using a rolling pin or bottom of a sauté pan. For a consistent texture, you can pass the crushed Corn Flakes through a sieve.
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp Spice Union French Chef's Blend, Grilln’ & Roastn’ Spice Blend or Ultimate Seasoning Blend
1 1/2 C Finely crushed Corn Flake cereal (see side note for how to crush Corn Flakes)
1 1/2 lb Boneless chicken breast or chicken thigh meat- cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 C Milk
As needed Shortening spray, such as Pam or Crisco
1/3 C Frank’s RedHot Original Hot Sauce
1 Tbsp Butter
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In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken meat and milk. Mix to coat the chicken in milk.
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In a coffee grinder or using a mortar and pestle, grind the seasoning blend to a fine powder. This will allow the seasoning to mix evenly with the Corn Flakes.
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In a bowl, combine the seasoning powder with the crushed Corn Flakes. Mix to thoroughly combine.
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Dredge each chicken nugget in the Corn Flake mixture. Be sure to thoroughly coat each piece of chicken. As you coat each piece, lay the chicken nuggets onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
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Spray an even coating of the shortening across all the chicken nuggets, then flip them and spray the other side.
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Preheat your air fryer to 375°F and your oven to 180°F.
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Place a single layer of chicken nuggets in the basket of your air fryer.
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Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 3 minutes, turn each nugget over and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
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Place the cooked chicken nuggets on a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm while you cook the remaining nuggets.
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Keep the cooked chicken nuggets in the oven while you prepare the sauce.
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Place the Frank’s RedHot in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on high for 25-30 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in the butter until it has completely incorporated into the hot sauce.
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Place the chicken nuggets into a large stainless steel bowl, add the hot sauce mixture and toss to coat the nuggets in sauce.
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Serve immediately with a side of Bleu Cheese dressing, carrots and celery sticks.