These addicting chicken nuggets are SO extra-crispy on the outside, you won’t believe that they’re oven-baked! Dip ’em in a tangy honey mustard dip for the best Superbowl appetizer ever.
I’m just now realizing that I’d better get my Superbowl game on for REAL now, guys…they tell me there’s a big game coming up a week from Sunday.
Just to clarify, I have no idea what the status is for the actual GAME game that the men insist blare on TV all day on Sundays, since my only concern about any of this Superbowl nonsense is bringing out my food game.
I’ve been practicing my food game, guys. Want to see? It starts with healthy chicken nuggets and ends with healthy chicken nuggets.
With some honey mustard dipping sauce somewhere in between.
Friends, I’ve been meaning to share this recipe with y’all chicken freaks for likely over 6 months now. Meaning to, which really means that they’re just too addicting and wonderful and I feared that I would not survive through a photoshoot without those chicken nugget binge regrets.
I decided that would just have to be one of those occupational hazards that I pretend to hate. No really, haaaaate those chicken nugget binges. Promise.
So are you guys ready for your mind to be blown into 190923 pieces and possibly even more? These chicken nuggets are absolutely gonna do it, so get ready.
Check this out, friends. —>
- They’re baked, not fried and yet, they are NOT soggy and bland. ↑
- They’re super-duper crispy and even TASTE like they’ve been fried. I love my faux frier called my oven. 😉
- They bring easy to the PEASY. You can prep everything in advance, then just coat the nuggets and throw ’em the oven at the last minute.
- That there honey mustard dip is the bomb.com. Granted, I’m a honey mustard FREAK, but really, guys. It’s so good and you can’t skip it!
- Did I mention these are seriously the crispiest baked nuggets I’ve ever had in my entire life? Goodness gracious…
My two secrets for getting that perfect golden/crispy exterior every single time?
- Bake them at a very high temperature. —425F 18-20 minutes. Done!
- Flip ’em halfway through baking. —It’s key in getting that perfect crispiness!
Pretty much the only advice I have left for you today is to make these, fall in love with them, and make an executive decision not to share them. Unless you’ve learned chicken nugget etiquette, and in that case…teach me your ways.
Oh, wait…don’t. It’s all good with me.
Extra-Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets with Honey Mustard Dip
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper divided
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1-1/2 lbs chicken breasts patted dry, and cut into 1-in cubes
- 3 cups breadcrumbs toasted
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 egg whites lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons water
- HONEY MUSTARD DIP:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Pour melted butter in the bottom of a large baking sheet and set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and flour. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- In a resealable plastic bag, combine toasted breadcrumbs, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, paprika, and Parmesan. Whisk egg whites and 2 tablespoons water in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces in egg white mixture, a few at a time, then transfer to breadcrumb bag, seal and shake until nuggets are coated. Repeat with remaining chicken and place chicken nuggets in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake chicken nuggets at 425F 18-20 minutes, flipping nuggets once halfway through baking, until chicken is a deep golden brown.
- Make the honey mustard dip: In a small bowl, whisk all dip ingredients until smooth. Serve with hot chicken nuggets. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I don’t pay any attention to football either, only the food! And that’s the most important part! 🙂 These chicken nuggets look so good! I love that you baked them. And that crispy coating sounds like it gives this so much flavor. So perfect for the superbowl!
Sarah says
Yes to all the football food! It’s what the Superbowl is all about. 🙂
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says
Oooh, these would be a real crowd pleaser at a party! Yum!
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly!!
Amanda says
It’s always really satisfying when chicken nuggets are super crispy. I’m so glad they’re crispy AND oven baked. Yum!
Sarah says
Thanks Amanda! Crispy chicken nuggets RULE!
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
Why have I never made homemade chicken nuggets before? With the honey mustard it reminds me of chick fil a, but I bet these are even better!
Sarah says
You may never go back to chick fil a again after trying these, Aimee!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
These nuggets look insane!!! and the honey mustard dip is perfection! yummmmmm!!!
Sarah says
Haha! Thank you Alice!
Marcie says
These look so crispy and delicious, Sarah! These would be such a hit at my house!
Sarah says
Thanks friend! xoxo
Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry says
These look so incredibly tantalising! Honey mustard is my favourite dipping sauce (and salad dressing) combo, so I know I would go to town on the dipping with these! YUM!
Sarah says
Thanks Lisa! Let me know if you give these a try!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
OMG these are beyond perfect for the Superbowl…or like, any other day. Because YUM chicken nuggets! These look 100x better than anything store bought, and I want them ASAP! Pinned 🙂
Sarah says
Aww thanks for pinning and for the sweet words as always, friend! xoxo
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
I just ate lunch, but these are making me hungry again!
Sarah says
Haha! Totally understandable. 😀
Liz says
Yum – thank you
Rachel says
Can this be made in an air fryer? I love this recipe and wanted to know how to modify it! Thanks!
Sarah says
Yes for sure! I’d recommend following all the steps regarding breading the chicken and then lay them in a single layer in air-fryer basket and lightly spray them with olive oil spray (you will probably need to cook them in batches) Then air-fry them for about 7 minutes until chicken nuggets reach 165F. Hope this helps! 🙂
Rachel says
Thank you so much for your quick response Sarah! I really appreciate it! One more quick question, if I don’t have a thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the nuggets, what temp would I set the air fryer to? Also, do you think they will still be just as crispy making them this way than the normal way?
Thanks again!
Rachel
Sarah says
I’d recommend 400F for the air fryer. As far as crispiness goes, I have not personally tried this recipe out in the air-fryer but I’ve heard amazing things about it as far as making crispy fried-style chicken! Definitely let me know how it goes, Rachel! 🙂