Crispy Buffalo Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Plate of crispy Buffalo chicken nuggets with celery and carrot sticks.

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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Get hooked on these Crispy Buffalo Chicken Nuggets. They're crunchy, tender, and bursting with bold Buffalo flavor. These nuggets are the perfect bite-sized snack!

Prep Time30

Cook Time18

Total Time48

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings: -6 servings

Calories: 1.022kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

1 lb. - 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders bite size pieces cut into 1-inch chunks
3/4 c. Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce original NOT hot, unless you want it spicy
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. coarse salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried parsley
2 eggs
2 tbsp. buttermilk
3 c. corn flakes cereal crushed into coarse crumbs
Oil for spraying avocado, sunflower, safflower etc.

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the chicken and Buffalo sauce. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley.
In a second shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
In a third shallow dish, add the crushed corn flakes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
Piece by piece, dip the chicken into the flour, then the egg mixture, and roll (gently pressing) in the cornflakes. Place nuggets on a lined baking sheet. Lightly spray with oil.
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius), and are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with your favorite dressing and veggie sticks.

Notes

STORE Crispy Buffalo Chicken Nuggets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To FREEZE, place the nuggets on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.

REHEAT in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through and crispy. Avoid microwaving to maintain the crispy texture.

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