Today’s post is sponsored by Barlean’s, Hamilton Beach, and Rhodes Bread as well as Crispy Green, The Spice House, PackIt and Princess Awesome. However, all opinions are my own. #ad #Back2School Scroll down this post to find details on our #Back2School giveaway sponsors, prizes and how to enter! While you’re here, get to know all the bloggers bringing you great recipes all week!

Chicken Nuggets make back-to-schoolers happy any time of day! These air-fry crispy, crunchy chicken bites use less oil than conventional deep frying, thanks to my Hamilton Beach, Proctor Silex Air Fryer. More flavor, less oil is a lesson well learned!

Chicken Nuggets
I admit I was scared at first to try air-frying. I wasn’t sure how to coat the chicken. How much oil I should use or even how long it takes to cook it this way.

Two ingredients turned out to be key. Flour and cornstarch. That’s it. Now I find making air-frying chicken so easy.
You can season the chicken pieces directly or season the flour dredge. I like to season flour.
dredge
No added egg or breadcrumbs needed.
These chicken pieces go from basket to plate.
air fryer with basket
Air fried chicken pieces cooked in under 30 minutes. I serve chicken nuggets with a bit of honey for dipping and some fresh veggies!

5 from 3 votes

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Notes

Chicken Nuggets made in my Hamilton Beach Proctor Silex Air Fryer serve juicy, tender chicken pieces made with less oil, no egg or breadcrumbs. Perfect for #Back2School lunch, snack or dinner!

1 pound (1 1/2-inch cut pieces) chicken breast

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture. Gently shake off excess. Lightly spray both sides of coated chicken with vegetable oil.

Place chicken pieces on a singular layer into fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. Cook in 2 separate rounds if necessary.

Set air fryer to 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over with a tongs after about 10 minutes cook time to brown both sides. Continue cooking until chicken is browned and reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees. Allow extra cook time in 5 minute intervals if necessary.

Serve alone or with a dipping sauce.

More about Hamilton Beach:

Whether you’re shopping for a college student moving into their first apartment or looking for appliances to simplify your weekday meal prep, Hamilton Beach Brands is here to help with your #Back2School needs. Every aspect of your day is taken care of- from a hassle-free breakfast sandwich or a sustaining smoothie in the morning, to after school snack time made simple with the Proctor Silex Air Fryer, to ensuring their outfits are ready to go the next morning with the CHI Touch Screen Iron. Hamilton Beach Brands will make this year’s back to school transition easier than ever.

On to the Giveaway!

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Meet the Recipe Sponsors

We are so thrilled to have Barlean’s, Hamilton Beach and Rhodes Bread sponsor our #Back2School week recipes! Read the info below and get to know them a little better.

Barlean’s

At Barlean’s, we believe people can make a difference in the world through ordinary purchases. We’re on a mission to make premium natural supplements and functional foods that feed the mind and body and using our profits to support outreach programs for people in need, both locally and around the world. We source high quality ingredients and treat everyone along our supply chain with care and respect – from the farmers who grow our ingredients, to our retailers and employees, to the people who use our products.

Hamilton Beach

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Rhodes Bake-N-Serv®

Rhodes Bake-N-Serv® is a family business dedicated to producing home-baked quality frozen bread and roll dough, frozen sweet rolls and partially baked frozen rolls. Rhodes is produced in the heart of Wisconsin with its headquarters in Utah. Rhodes is devoted to helping our customers bake successfully. We offer versatile products at a great value with a no-fault guarantee.

Giveaway Sponsors:

In addition to these amazing sponsors, our giveaway winner will also receive prizes from Crispy Green, PackIt, and The Spice House. You’re going to love these awesome prizes!

Cripsy Green

Crispy Green is the #1 Freeze-Dried Fruit Snack in the U.S.! With no added sugar, additives or preservatives, Crispy Green’s Crispy Fruit snack line makes for the perfect snack for those back to school lunch boxes! Crispy Fruit is 100% pure fruit, nothing else!

PackIt

PackIt’s Freezable Lunch Bag folds up neatly to the size of a thick book. Throw the whole bag in the freezer overnight, to activate its built-in freezable gel. By morning, the walls of the bag will be completely frozen and ready to chill just like a fridge. The Mod Lunch Bento includes 3 removable dividers that wall off thick liquids and solids, letting you separate sensitive foods and create customized spaces each time.

The Spice House

The Spice House has been a purveyor of fine spices since 1957, grinding them in small weekly batches to retain freshness and enhance their flavor profiles.

#Back2School Recipe Inspiration

For more amazing #Back2School recipes, please follow our #Back2School Pinterest board. Be sure to also check out my fellow bloggers participating all week long for more delicious dishes!

Blogghetti, Bowl Me Over, Cindy’s Recipes and Writings, Cheese Curd In Paradise, Cooking With Carlee, Doodlecraft, Everyday Eileen, Family Around the Table, Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks, Juggling Act Mama, Karen’s Kitchen Stories, Mandatory Mooch, Palatable Pasttime, The Schmidty Wife, and Wendy Polisi.

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#Back2School Giveaway

The giveaway includes the following prizes:

Omega Pal’s Prize Pack from Barleans
1 item (winner’s choice from featured products) from Hamilton Beach
Cookbook and coupons from Rhodes Bread
4 six-pack bags of Crispy Fruit snacks (mixed flavors) from Crispy Green
Best Sellers Collection Gift Box from The Spice House
Freezable Lunch Bag + Mod Lunch Bento from PackIt

Official Rules and Conditions: One (1) winner will be chosen. Prize must be claimed within 48 hours of announcement or a new winner will be drawn. Open to US residents 18+ only. All entries will be verified. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Rafflecopter, or any other entity unless otherwise specified. Giveaway ends 08/21/2019. Enter using the widget below.

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