Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken mixture
minced chicken (minced)
450 g
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
white pepper
0.5 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
cornstarch
2 tbsp
egg
1 piece
Wet batter
all-purpose flour
62.5 g
cornstarch
32 g
salt
0.5 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
paprika
1 tsp
garlic powder
0.5 tsp
cold water (cold)
180 ml
Dry coating
all-purpose flour
62.5 g
cornstarch
32 g
Instructions
Prepare chicken mixture
Combine minced chicken with all seasonings, cornstarch, and egg.
Shape nuggets
Form the mixture into small, thin nugget shapes.
Freeze nuggets
Place shaped nuggets in the freezer until frozen solid.
Prepare wet batter
Mix flour, cornstarch, spices and gradually add cold water until smooth.
Prepare dry coating
Mix flour and cornstarch for the dry coating.
Coat nuggets
Coat frozen nuggets first in dry mixture, then dip in wet batter.
Heat oil
Heat oil in pan to 175°C over medium heat.
Fry nuggets
Fry nuggets in batches until golden and fully cooked, about 4–5 minutes total.
Drain and rest
Remove nuggets and drain on paper towels. Rest 1–2 minutes before serving.
Original recipe
Storage
Reheat from frozen in oven or air fryer for best crispiness. Do not microwave.
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