Copycat Wendy’s Saucy Nuggs Recipe
Description
Craving Wendy’s Saucy Nuggs but want a homemade twist? Try this copycat recipe! These tender, juicy chicken nuggets are coated in a flavorful, tangy sauce just like Wendy’s, bringing all the classic flavors right to your kitchen. Perfect for family dinners, game-day snacks, or anytime cravings!
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into nugget-sized pieces.
- Toss the chicken bites with flour, Kosher salt, and black pepper. Coating each chicken piece.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200°C), for 3-5 minutes. Arrange nuggets in a single layer, in the air fryer basket, or air fryer tray, set cook time for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway until golden. For extra crispy flavor, spray the coated chicken nuggets with cooking spray.
- Toss nuggets in your choice of sauce, such as buffalo, BBQ, or honey mustard.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 627mgPotassium: 247mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg