Copycat Fast Food Chicken Nuggets
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
- 2 eggs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cornstarch
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ cup mustard
- 1-2 cups of water
Instructions
To make nuggets:
- Place chicken, eggs, and salt and pepper to taste in a food processor. Grind until well combined and no large cubes remain.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, create “nuggets” by scooping and rolling into balls.
- Toss in cornstarch and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Press flat to form nuggets from the balls.
- Refrigerate while making batter.
To make batter:
- Combine flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add in prepared yellow mustard and water to form a loose batter, whisking well.
To cook nuggets:
- Preheat oil to 350F. Dip prepared nuggets into batter and place directly into hot oil. Flip as needed to brown evenly.
- Fry for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
To freeze:
- Freeze for 1 hour on a parchment lined cookie sheet. After 1 hour, transfer into freezer bags, removing as much air as possible.
- Recommended reheating- air fry for 5-6 minutes at 350F.
Servings: 4