McDonald's Chicken Nuggets (Homemade)
McDonald's Chicken Nuggets (Homemade)
Ingredients
For the Chicken Nuggets
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Wet Batter
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
For the Dry Batter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For Frying
- as needed oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Place the cubed chicken breast into a food processor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper to the food processor with the chicken.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Blend the chicken and seasonings in the food processor until a smooth, uniform paste forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Transfer the chicken mixture from the food processor to a bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Using your hands, form the chicken mixture into irregular, classic nugget shapes (like a boot, bell, bone, or ball). Place the formed nuggets onto a plate.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined to prepare the wet batter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder until well combined to prepare the dry batter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
To coat each nugget, first dip it into the dry batter, ensuring it is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Next, dip the dry-coated nugget into the wet batter, ensuring it is fully covered.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Finally, dip the wet-coated nugget back into the dry batter for a second coating, ensuring a thick, even layer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 11
Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 170
- 12
Carefully place the double-coated nuggets into the hot oil.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 170
- 13
Fry the nuggets for 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Fry in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 170
- 14
Remove the fried nuggets from the oil and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 15
Serve the homemade nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
McDonald's Chicken Nuggets (Homemade)
For the Chicken Nuggets
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Wet Batter
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
For the Dry Batter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For Frying
- as needed oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Place the cubed chicken breast into a food processor.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper to the food processor with the chicken.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Blend the chicken and seasonings in the food processor until a smooth, uniform paste forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Transfer the chicken mixture from the food processor to a bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Using your hands, form the chicken mixture into irregular, classic nugget shapes (like a boot, bell, bone, or ball). Place the formed nuggets onto a plate.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined to prepare the wet batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder until well combined to prepare the dry batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
To coat each nugget, first dip it into the dry batter, ensuring it is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Next, dip the dry-coated nugget into the wet batter, ensuring it is fully covered.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Finally, dip the wet-coated nugget back into the dry batter for a second coating, ensuring a thick, even layer.
⏱️ 5 min - 11
Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 170 - 12
Carefully place the double-coated nuggets into the hot oil.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 170 - 13
Fry the nuggets for 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Fry in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 170 - 14
Remove the fried nuggets from the oil and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 15
Serve the homemade nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min