Name: Chick Fil a Nuggets (Copycat Recipe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Pickle juice; 2 Chicken breasts; 0.25 cup Powdered sugar; 1 Egg; 1 cup Milk; 1 tbsp All Purpose Seasoning; 0.5 tbsp Paprika; 1.5 cups Flour

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Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 370℉.

Place cubed chicken into gallon size bag and pour in pickle juice. Shake and place back in refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.

Mix egg and milk in a bowl until completely combined. In another bowl, mix together powdered sugar, flour and spices.

Drain nuggets and place in flour. Then dredge in egg mixture, and then again in the flour mixture.

Place the battered nuggets in air fryer basket and spray with cooking oil.

Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping and respraying halfway through.

Let nuggets cool for 5 minutes before eating.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pickle Juice Marinade Magic 🥒
Marinate chicken breasts in pickle juice for at least 2-4 hours (or overnight) to achieve that signature tangy flavor and ensure incredibly tender, juicy nuggets that taste authentically like Chick-fil-A.
Double-Dredging Technique 🍗
Dip each nugget in the milk-egg mixture, then flour coating, then back into the wet mixture and flour again for a thicker, crispier exterior that rivals the restaurant version.
Air Fryer Temperature Precision 🌡️
Set your air fryer to exactly 360°F and cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through—this temperature achieves the perfect golden-brown exterior while keeping chicken juicy inside without deep frying.
Powdered Sugar Secret Weapon 🎯
The powdered sugar in your coating adds subtle sweetness and enhances browning through the Maillard reaction, creating that signature caramelized, restaurant-quality color and flavor complexity.
Seasoning Blend Consistency 🧂
Mix your All Purpose Seasoning and paprika thoroughly into the flour before dredging, and let the coated nuggets rest in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before air frying to help the seasoning adhere better.