Crispy Homemade Chicken Nuggets Baked

Published 7/31/2021 • Updated 6/4/2022

Best Baked Chicken Nuggets

Growing up we were a McDonald’s chicken nugget kind of family. Heck, I still am a chicken nuggets (and tenders) person! I’ve been loving our Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with a side of Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries, lately. Today we’re teaching you how to make a simple, at-home chicken nuggets recipe that is made in the oven! They’re coated in an egg wash, then dredged in a yummy breadcrumb mixture, and finally crisped up in the oven to perfection,

Tools You Need

No worries, you don’t need any crazy kitchen tools like air fryers or Instant Pots for this chicken nuggets recipe! Here are a few kitchen tools you do need:

Ingredients for Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Chicken breast: white meat is best when making homemade chicken nuggets. Make sure to buy boneless, skinless chicken breast. Breadcrumbs: for this recipe, you can either use plain breadcrumbs, whole wheat, or gluten-free. Any of these options will work. Heck, you could even use Italian-flavored breadcrumbs! Eggs: eggs are used as an egg wash to make sure the breadcrumb topping sticks. Olive oil: olive oil helps crisp up the breadcrumbs. Don’t skip this part! Spices: spices used in the topping include garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Feel free to add whatever else you are craving.

How to Make Baked Chicken Nuggets – The Rundown

Do I have to use a wire rack?

Always use a wire rack when making homemade chicken nuggets. I repeat, always use a wire rack! The rack lifts the chicken off of the baking sheet, which prevents them from getting soggy.

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Can I cook these in the air fryer?

Yes! You can make these homemade chicken nuggets in the air fryer.

Top Tips to Get Perfect Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Sauce Ideas

Chicken nuggets aren’t chicken nuggets without something to dip them in. Here are some of our favorite homemade sauces to pair your nuggets with!

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Ketchup and honey are always a good idea, too! And, my personal favorites.

Storage

Got leftovers? Simply let your baked chicken nuggets cool completely. Then, transfer them into an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.