Air Fryer Chick-Fil-A Chicken (Printer-Friendly)

Tender, crispy Chick-Fil-A style chicken cooked easily in an air fryer using simple ingredients.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Marinade

02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/4 cup dill pickle juice

→ Coating

05 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
08 - 2 1/2 teaspoons table salt
09 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Spray

10 - Olive oil cooking spray

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and dill pickle juice until smooth.
03 - Add chicken pieces to the marinade, coating thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight for maximum tenderness.
04 - Combine all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag and shake to blend evenly.
05 - Preheat air fryer to 390°F (199°C) to ensure a hot cooking environment.
06 - Add marinated chicken to the flour mixture in batches, sealing the bag and shaking gently to coat each piece thoroughly.
07 - Spray the air fryer basket liberally with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote crispiness.
08 - Place coated chicken pieces into the basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Spray the chicken generously with olive oil spray to assist browning.
09 - Cook for 8 minutes at 390°F, flipping halfway through and spraying again with olive oil spray. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before removal.
10 - Repeat coating, spraying, and cooking steps for remaining chicken batches until all nuggets are cooked.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For best results, soak chicken overnight in marinade for optimal tenderness and moisture.
02 - Spraying both the air fryer basket and chicken pieces helps achieve a golden, crispy texture similar to deep frying.
03 - Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.

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