Description
These Homemade BBQ Chip Chicken Nuggets are a perfect combination of crispy and flavorful. Made with crushed BBQ-flavored potato chips, these nuggets are a fun twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Nuggets:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups crushed BBQ-flavored potato chips
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- nonstick cooking spray
For Serving:
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix crushed BBQ chips, panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Set Up the Dredging Station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and the BBQ chip mixture in a third bowl.
- Dredge the Chicken: Coat chicken pieces in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat in the BBQ chip mixture.
- Bake: Arrange nuggets on the baking sheet, spray the tops with cooking spray, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Serve hot with BBQ sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crunch, air-fry the nuggets at 375°F for 12 to 14 minutes.
- You can customize the flavor by using plain chips and adding more spices.
- Great for game day or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Air-Frying Option
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 nuggets
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
