Homemade BBQ Chip Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, smoky, and fun, these Homemade BBQ Chip Chicken Nuggets are coated in crushed barbecue chips for a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Perfect for dinner, snacks, or parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups BBQ potato chips, crushed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Place flour in one bowl, eggs in another, and crushed BBQ chips in a third.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Set up dredging station: flour → egg → chips.
- Assemble the Dish: Coat chicken pieces in flour, dip in egg, then press into BBQ chips until coated.
- Cook to Perfection: Arrange on baking sheet or air fryer basket. Bake 18–20 minutes or air fry 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Let nuggets rest 2 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with ranch, BBQ sauce, or honey mustard.
Notes
- Crush chips finely but keep small crunchy bits for texture.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier nuggets.
- Spray lightly with oil before baking for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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