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McDonald’s chicken nuggets are a longtime family favorite. Now you can make them at home in no time flat. This recipe uses ground chicken for a better-than-the-original quality. Crunchy outside, tender inside.
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McDonald’s chicken nuggets are a longtime family favorite. Now you can make them at home in no time flat. This recipe uses ground chicken for a better-than-the-original quality. Crunchy outside, tender inside.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Preheat 2 inches of oil to a medium saucepan or deep fryer to 350°F. Set aside a wire cooling rack.
  • Combine flour, seasonings, beaten egg, and water in a medium bowl until a runny batter.
  • Shape the ground chicken into 2-inch nuggets.
  • Completely coat in cornstarch, shaking off the excess. Then coat in the batter.
  • Fry up to 6 nuggets at a time for 3-4 minutes until golden. Remove to the cooling rack. Serve and enjoy!