snackbaking15 minutes
Canned Chicken Nuggets
A quick and easy homemade chicken nugget recipe using canned chicken, cooked in an air fryer or oven.
From YouTube · Sep 27, 2025
A quick and easy homemade chicken nugget recipe using canned chicken, cooked in an air fryer or oven.
5 min
Prep time
12 min
Cook time
17 min
Total time
8 chicken nuggets
Yield
Ingredients
8 ingredients- 1 can chicken, drained very well
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Method
9 steps- Drain the canned chicken thoroughly, then press it with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Place the chicken in a medium bowl and break it into small pieces.
- Add the egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cheddar and Parmesan.
- Mix until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for 5 minutes.
- Divide the mixture into approximately 8 portions. Shape each portion into a nugget, pressing gently so it holds together.
- Arrange the nuggets in the air-fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 370°F (188°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Alternatively, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Recipe notes
Equipment
- air fryer
- bowl
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