Nuggs Recipe
10 Hand Battered Fried Chicken Nuggets (or Sub for Cauliflower) Tossed In Your Choice Of Sauce. •BBQ•Buffalo•Lemon Pepper•Sweet Chili
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Ingredients
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Nugget Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Breading Station
Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; one with beaten eggs; and one with breadcrumbs.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken or Cauliflower
If using chicken, cut into nugget-sized pieces. If using cauliflower, break into bite-sized florets.
- 3
Breading the Nuggets
Coat each piece in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat until all pieces are breaded.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Nuggets
Carefully add breaded nuggets to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Toss in Sauce
In a large bowl, toss the fried nuggets in your choice of sauce: BBQ, Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, or Sweet Chili.
- 7
Serve
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or sides.
