Description
Crispy homemade BBQ chip chicken nuggets blend crunchy chip coating with juicy chicken perfection. Bold flavors and simple ingredients make this comfort classic irresistible for quick family meals or casual gatherings you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ-flavored potato chips
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare a pristine baking sheet with parchment paper or ready an air fryer basket, ensuring a clean cooking surface.
- Transform BBQ chips into fine, uniform crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor, creating a textured coating base.
- Establish a systematic dredging configuration with three distinct vessels: seasoned flour, whisked egg mixture, and pulverized BBQ chip crumbs.
- Meticulously season chicken pieces with aromatic spices, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Methodically coat each chicken morsel by first enveloping in flour, then submerging in egg mixture, and finally encrusting with BBQ chip fragments, gently pressing for optimal adherence.
- For oven preparation: Position coated nuggets on prepared sheet and roast at 400F for 18-20 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee uniform golden crispiness.
- For air fryer technique: Arrange nuggets in a singular layer and cook at 375F for 10-12 minutes, flipping once to achieve consistent crunch and thorough internal cooking.
- Allow nuggets a brief cooling interval to stabilize coating and prevent burns.
- Present alongside complementary dipping sauces like tangy BBQ, creamy ranch, or sweet honey mustard for an enhanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Crush BBQ chips into fine, even crumbs to ensure a consistent, crunchy coating that adheres perfectly to the chicken.
- Add extra spices like smoked paprika or cayenne for a bolder flavor profile that complements the BBQ chip coating.
- Swap wheat flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to make the recipe celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Use a wire rack on the baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, creating an extra crispy exterior with less oil and fewer calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (oven) or 10 minutes (air fryer)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg