Grown Up Chicken Nuggets

[@BrianLagerstrom]

If you like this one, check out my version of grown up PBJs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5mmiouAfb52jZosi=Eji76U5jXxqB_GXj Worth the effort? You tell me.

[@tylersimmons2686]

Love that you have all the Aldi goods in your fridge. A man of the people!

[@sharpjm85]

* The Jaccard tool is "single purpose" not "single use" lol. I was so confused for about 10 seconds... "Why would you buy that thing to use it one time!?!?" :P

[@brianbrinegar6086]

If you please - can you make a new bread baking video sized for using a Pullman Loaf pan? :) Cheers!!

[@jesipohl6717]

i use this same piercing method with chicken of the woods.

[@elijah2363]

Bri you dont need to cook the chicken for 25min in the air fryer if so ofc they are gonna be dry, cook for less time and add oil to all sides, also shake the basket.

[@glydstudios5632]

Seriously... 350 for 12-15 minutes and they were perfect. Give em an extra spray and shake at the 7 minute mark for them to be a bit better.

[@pumpkin1escobar]

Yeah, this seems kind of obvious if you think for even a second. ACtually frying is going to always be better but I do whole thighs in my air fryer for like 16 minutes. They always come out crispy and super moist.

[@andnack1]

Came to point that he cooked them in the air fryer for like 15 minutes too long but I see he’s already being dragged in the comments so, carry on.

[@digbar7913]

Oil in an air fryer kinda defeats the purpose

[@TLguitar]

​@@digbar7913 Usually it is just some spraying on the outside, so it still remains much less oily than deep frying.

[@silentverdict]

Pro-tip: Try subbing out half the mayo for sour cream in your honey mustard. A local pizza place turned me onto this. SO GOOD.

[@goldensunrayspone]

or the OG honey mustard recipe: honey and mustard just dip more delicately

[@SasquatchsCousin33]

I use 2/3 2% greek yogurt and 1/3 mayo. THICC. Do half and half if you don't like greek yogurt or are entertaining.

[@toren2099]

@@goldensunrayspone believe it not that’s not the og mayo always in it bu nothing beats that

[@KyleHead]

That sounds great. I just combined half and half honey mustard and bbq sauce for a much improved Chick Fil A sauce.

[@50sKid]

Yo Bri, I used to think air fryers were dumb too -- it's just a convection oven. But I have recently become a convert because, ya know, it's summer time, and I don't wanna turn on my oven. I use it all the time to make my veg, or sometimes for veg and protein combined. I just did salmon and brussels last night. I would say, get the term "air fryer" out of your head and just think of it as a smaller convection oven that cooks faster than a big oven. Great for quick weeknight meals. And, honestly, since you seem to be all about the weeknighting thing lately, I would think you'd be interested in creating recipes geared for it. That's a whole new lane of videos you can start to explore.

[@TheGooglyminotaur]

Total agreement! The label is not your friend. I didn’t like the air fryer with the basket. A year ago, I decided I HAD to have a rotisserie oven. Then I thought, “How many times are you going to use that, genius?” So, I bought a 7-in-1 type deal. It’s a toaster oven. I LOVE IT! Basket for air frying (easier to clean and fits more), sheet for baking, another for toasting, and the rotisserie (I’ve used it twice). It also toasts and makes pizza. I use it at least twice a day. I love my tiny oven with its wee baskets and such. I have celiacs, so it’s my little allergen-free oasis. I’ve managed cakes and cookies in it too. “Air fryer”=useless. Compact oven=amazing. Same? Yes. But whatever gets the cake baked works for my stupid brain. Get what you’ll use and call it what you can bear. 😂

[@maxineb9598]

​@@TheGooglyminotaur I also do bread in my airfryer. No heating up a big oven for a single piddly loaf.

[@chrisbrennaman3665]

25 minutes in the air fryer?! That's nuts and no surprise that it was dried out. A whole chicken breast is done in 12-15 minutes, nuggets should be good to go in half that. I think I usually start them at 8 minutes and they're almost always up to 165 when the air fryer beeps to "turn food." I flip them, and hit the bottom or any light areas with another spray of Pam and pop them in for the last couple of minutes.

[@williamreinhard]

It seems like way more breading than nuggets usually have, which I'm sure is delicious when deep fried but probably just takes too long to get crispy in an air fryer.

[@halo2glitcherz]

Brian didn't use enough oil. You should pretty much soak your air fried chicken in oil before cooking. You will get even browning similar to oil frying.

[@Majextic]

Was going to say the same thing. I do whole chicken breasts in my air fryer (the exact same model, even) and have done breaded chicken in there before too. 25 minutes is waaaaay too long for this

[@void.reality]

Yeah, don't complain about air fryers when you don't know how to use one. More oil, should have turned the nuggets halfway through, and WAY less time. I do fried chicken in my air fryer all the time and haven't deep fried anything since I got it.

[@tinydancer7343]

@@halo2glitcherzThanks for the tip! We’re finally getting an air fryer this weekend and I’m excited!

[@melodymorano]

Hey Bri! I modified this chicken recipe for chicken sandwiches and they came out EPIC. I marinated a few halved chicken breasts in the brine for a few hours and cut the breading ingredients in half, made the best fried chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had thanks to you! :)

[@jackalope2684]

grown up Mac n Cheese (with Hot Dogs) or Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup next please

[@tclark3141]

I’m on a gochujang Ranch kick right now, essentially your ranch recipe with a heaping tablespoon of gochujang. It’s perfect.

[@jonathanfranco8547]

That sounds awesome

[@barbarasprum1000]

These look great. Worth noting - my air fryer manual specifically says not to use cooking spray as it can damage the non-stick. They recommend oil in a spray bottle instead.

[@knightshousegames]

If you want something that looks kinda like crushed up corn flakes in your breading, I recommend crushed up corn flakes Double dip, once in the flour mixture, once in the corn flakes, for the most robust crust.

[@karenfox1671]

These are going to be addictive! I can't wait to try them with all 3 sauces. And, thanks for the reminder about letting them sit for a bit to let the breading adhere to the nuggets.

[@LuqmanAlhakim-v6g]

55 BURGERS 55 FRIES 55 TACOS 55 PIES 55 COKES 100 TATER TOTS 100 PIZZA 100 TENDERS 100 MEATBALLS 100 COFFEES 55 WINGS 55 SHAKES 55 PANCAKES 55 PASTAS 55 PASTAS AND 155 TATERS!!!!!!!!

[@levimorse501]

Hahahaha knew exactly what you were quoting from the beginning 😂 love it

[@jxb13_shorts67]

Is this a caseoh reference?

[@SpongeGod-YawehPants]

PLEASE LET ME GO FIRST! I'M DOING SOMETHING

[@NotSoBuff]

….please drive up to the window.

[@bv310]

I'm worried the baby thinks people can't change.

[@mazchen]

Def. gonna try this! As a dip I love a mix of apricot jam, ketchup and curry powder.

[@superdark336]

Air fryers are just small convection ovens, and thats good

[@cindyms.1237]

Just ordered the tenderizer tool and it will be here next week. Can't wait to make these. You're the best Bri

[@dakotareid1566]

Bri, try cooking them for less time in the air fryer and drizzle them with oil, works great

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for the feedback. They didn’t get crispy until 22 mins at least so I kept rocking them

[@Kaviitis]

@@BrianLagerstrom If you freeze them first and then air fry them you will get the crispy outside without overcooking the chiken

[@Gcsm308]

​​@@BrianLagerstrom Also, preheating the air fryer helps, it's a small convection oven so it doesn't take long

[@ninjawolfgame]

little additional tip for buttermilk. if you either cant find nor wanna use sour cream, you can mix a teaspoon of vinegar for every cup of milk. thank adam raguesea's fried chicken recipe for that.

[@Coffee-the-Hermit]

🏺🍗👉

[@TLguitar]

Don't substitute the substitute.

[@SonOfTamriel]

Litehouse Dilly Dip simply can't be beat for a store bought chicken strip/nugget dip, its delicious!!

[@wendynordstrom3487]

Going to look for it! Thanks for the tip!

[@scottmorrise]

Made the works and loved it! Barbecue sauce was my favorite, second place to honey mustard, ranch in third. Chicken was juicy and delicious!

[@scottthompson8946]

PRO TIP: Add Franks Red Hot to the buttermilk batter before breading for spicy boneless wings!

[@FoundationsSoundLab]

I find Frank's surprisingly vinegar-y and not nearly as spicy as I'd like. If you really wanna kick start it, try some El Yucateco Chile Habanero in there! 😉

[@mauree1618]

Alternatively, just use cayenne pepper, all of the spice, non of the vinegar.

[@l0uann3]

Thanks for the freezing suggestion Good for meal prep

[@Levian-Durai]

My go to dipping sauce is an extra tangy homemade buffalo sauce. I can't get enough of that stuff.

[@uselesscommon7761]

"Next, I will add in the ONE TRUE mother sauce - KETCHUP" French viewers catching fire

[@seandupuie3552]

Can't do mayo in ranch dressing. Full fat Greek yogurt, buttermilk, garlic and chives, onion powder, salt and pepper. That's my go to homemade ranch dressing! The other two sauces looked really good though.

[@andrewheikkinen8089]

Ive been buying the Trader Joes ranch seasoning for years now. It's great on veggies and makes a great ranch with Greek yogurt

[@tomobrien9483]

For the sauces, my go to are the Honey Mustard, and the Ranch. Definitely trying these.

[@glydstudios5632]

12-15 minutes at 350 in the air fryer is all they needed. I make these every week with a similar recipe and can assure you those were dry cause they had about twice as long in the air fryer as necessary.

[@toxicwaltzn8175]

Nice ‘Ernest P Worrell’ hat during the ad-read Vern.

[@xDerekLFx]

Know what I mean Vern?

[@matthewgochenaur]

Omg all i can think of at 4:24 is Ernest holding a jar of Bulgarian miak 😀

[@knowmeaning]

My go-to dipping sauce for nuggs is buffalo ranch. Ranch with a lil heat 🤌 will have to give that a try with this recipe!

[@michaelhughes6065]

Using an insanely strong British mustard like Coleman's makes the best honey mustard in my opinion! Plus no need to add horseradish when your mustard is already mostly horseradish lol

[@HayTatsuko]

The Japanese brand S&B Oriental Hot mustard is also pretty good!

[@croskoal]

Great recipe. Adults loved them, and kids thought they were all right. I added some dehydrated limes to the breading, and it hit with everyone in the house. More aroma than anything, doesn't really change the fkavour that much, but hits great

[@ShellytheCollector]

These look great. I started using plain panko to add crunch. That and a classic double dredge with shallow frying are what I normally do.

[@andrewgilman8835]

Bri using the air-fry. I wonder when we'll get the "3 killer air-fryer recipes" video.

[@mattymattffs]

Hopefully never, air fryers kind of suck

[@J1ntu]

​@@mattymattffsthey only suck if you don't know how to use them

[@TheBestcommentor]

That's like saying small ovens suck. Because that's literally all they are.

[@mattymattffs]

@@J1ntu nah, they just tiny ass ovens and they don't do their job that well

[@shawnkuek1113]

these videos always coincide with my trips to the supermarket to get new ingredients.

[@kevingilbert8924]

I love mardi gras mustard from Popeyes. Otherwise any of these three are my go to with sweet and sour in there too.

[@Tobi2x4]

I like dipping my nuggets in just straight honey, honestly. I don't do it often, but every so often I'll get the craving. Usually, though, I'll just dip them in Kewpie mayo (which is, imo, the absolute best mayo to use when you're gonna be tasting the mayo prominently).

[@ThereIsNeverEnough]

If you want more even browning and moisture from the air fryer: Try freezing the nugs first. I have an old glass door Emeril Lagasse. It takes a little longer than the Ninja Basket fryers. That said, 34 minutes 390F (for me) from frozen and my breaded bone-in wings are around 190F and perfectly consistent. If you're using breast meat and a basket fryer, I'd recommend about 24-26 minutes at 380F from frozen. Should hit around 170F and make your nugs crispy, firm, and juicy.

[@oskar6661]

My go-to chicken dip sauce is really just mayo and mustard mixed together. Maybe a drop or two of chili sauce.

[@zimmejoc]

Jacard is also known as a 40 pin needler. I love mine. Use it on flank or skirt steak to make fajitas

[@definitelynotchadfish]

Sweet and sour sauce for nugs. Thats the recipe I need.

[@menoford7349]

Yesss. Plum sauce or sweet and sour. Those are my faves.

[@chris4370]

Yes, honey mustard fanatic here, well the whole dish, chicken fingers and honey mustard anywhere and everywhere I would eat out. I like to consider myself a honey mustard connoisseur lol cant wait to try this, same with the kiddos

[@jayball7646]

ooh, that BBQ sauce is very similar to mine for when I do pork steaks. Didn't think about any spicy stuff with it. I'll have to try that out.

[@DrewC-qp3ng]

Nugget/burger/fry sauce = 1/2 mayo + 1/4 ketchup + 1/4 mustard + splash of pickle juice + black pepper

[@unimaginative_artist]

My wife makes me make this sauce for almost everything… Curry Butter- whole stick of unsalted butter, curry powder to taste, lots of fresh garlic, tablespoon of soy sauce, splash of chili sauce, mix then add 1/4 cup of mayo mix again add salt to taste… i know sounds awful taste amazing

[@CoolJay77]

I've been hooked on the Spicy Mayo dipping sauce from your Karaage chicken video. All the other three in this video are pretty good choices as well. Great recipe. I might try some dark meat as well.

[@EggDallas]

Three sauces? Joke's on you Bri, I'm gonna mix them all together and make a super sauce!

[@TimConceivable]

the best sauce is what i call the Holy Trinity: 1. mustard (yellow or whatever you like) 2. barbecue sauce (i like sweet and smoky kind of KC style) 3. mayo it's something like a honey mustard if you use a sweet bbq sauce.

[@LukeBeks]

Small note for that BBQ sauce. the recipe looks similar to something I make all the time so here is a quick tip: Mix it with mayo and make friggin BANGING sandwich sauce

[@krozman81]

Ive been waiting for you to do some chix nuggs, so stoked to make these!!!

[@bngr_bngr]

Frank’s Red Hot is my favorite dipping sauce.

[@toxicwaltzn8175]

Nuggies! Good thing my nephew likes homemade pancakes, so I usually always have buttermilk on hand: I’ll def try these out this weekend.

[@TheMealPrepManual]

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[@FabricioRodriguezM]

I look forward to trying this. However, it doesn't serve the purpose I am trying to fill. My son loves chicken nuggets. When I make him whole chicken nuggets like these, he points out that these are chicken "pieces" or "tenders." He thinks, and I guess I agree, chicken nuggets are composed of meat, and other stuff to get an optimum flavor, juiciness, and texture. I will post this as a challenge. Great video, as always.

[@OnTheNerdySide]

I tend to agree. These are what most restaurants would serve as "boneless wings," but I assume they're "grown up chicken nuggets" for the sake of the algorithm.

[@andbuitra]

It's mostly texture, I believe. The grounded consistency is way different. I'd rather give these to my toddler than dino nuggets. That way they get used to them if they're young enough :)

[@sehars4887]

Agreed, the best chicken nuggets are made of chicken ground in a food processor with other stuff. Was kind of hoping that's what this video would be. Maybe next time

[@cameronknowles6267]

That’s pretty true he’s got a taste lol, most nuggets are smoother because they are made from a ground chicken farce so the texture is smoother

[@benschmidt8168]

I love that you wear a hat during ads, like they haven't paid extra for that sweet flow

[@jaloux8583]

Add a little less honey and some orange marmalade and you got a banger… orange blossom honey mustard

[@michaelbell6602]

I would love to see a follow up with some more experimenting with the convection oven. Chicken nuggets are pretty finicky and the suggested temps posted online are often model or style/power specific

[@ahemschmeyer]

I've making my own grown up chicken nuggets for my fam for over 15 years. My son when he was 6 (now 22) said I want the chicken with the black spots, referring to the black pepper. We have hence named it Black Spot chicken still to this day.

[@Maxim_Nub]

Fav cooking channel B.!

[@mikesmathers5752]

This looks pretty awesome. I will most def have to try this, especially the ranch for my wife. Always looking for a truly good Ranch recipe. I do have to ask: Why not chicken thighs ? Thighs taste so much better!

[@Splax77]

Love the video Brian! I think more people should try using thigh meat in nuggets though. Taste and texture is way better!

[@Jay-xz6rw]

Awwwww, man, freezing them is a lovely idea for a quick meal. Thanks for the buttermilk idea❤

[@MrPerez333]

hi Bri, so in my country buttermilk is not sold, do you know of alternatives? sometimes I've seen kefir mentioned but it does not work that well. Thanks!

[@soyness8036]

You can add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of milk, mix well and let it sit for 5ish minutes. Works great for pancakes.

[@jstaffordii]

add 25% of volume sour cream or yougurt ie 75 g milk + 25 g sour cream= 100g buttermilk

[@CalypsoWmn]

I am really missing the B man dance at the end😂

[@ToothTalksTaste]

Haha... the original mother sauce... I can hear the sound of Escoffier fans everywhere taking up arms 😂

[@KyleHead]

Alright, so I’ve never made anything of yours that has been bad, but these nuggets are on a different level. I like these almost as much as your dope chili (which has won me at least two competitions, but don’t worry, I cite my sources). I have 3 ADHD kids and it’s rare to find a recipe that everyone will eat, but we are close to 3 pounds worth of these nuggets tonight. I didn’t have time to make the BBQ sauce, but I made the other two and they were great. My kids even said that they like these nuggets more than Jason Farmer’s copycat Chick Fil A nuggets (which we love). That is probably the highest praise you could ever get from my kids. 11/10 highly recommended.

[@fezaru33]

Shoutout to that Ikea garlic micer .. it's really a the best.

[@Novictus]

Oh yeah, its all coming together.

[@NinmahJag]

This recipe is bussin 😂😂😂...thank you- you're the man

[@dillongerde2864]

You know the OG 90s kids be getting that sweet and sour sauce, where’s the S&SS gang?

[@royhatcher7766]

I made this recipe and kinda tried to double the measurements... Anyways I made it and thought I screwed up but the chicken came out so tender and tasty. The only thing I actually messed up with a little too much salt but even then still delicious.

[@ehstaley]

When you rose during the "less gassy" part of the ad, the look on your face was my favorite part LOL!!!

[@jonjohnson2844]

I have the same Air Fryer but in metric, looking at your basket has reminded me I need to clean mine :D

[@RiverCrockett-in7bg]

Sauces: Ranch, Honey Mustard, BBQ, Zestful Blue Cheese, Green Goddess, Tartar Sauce, Japanese Sweet Mayonnaise Dipping Sauce, Dill Dip, a mix of equal parts 1000 Island and Blue Cheese dressing, and a sauce I use on quesadillas, in no particular order. I'm more into sauces than the actual food. lol

[@snowhawk04]

I think you gotta sit down and figure out how to use the air fryer (principally a small convection oven but with some operative differences). You could probably create content out of it. LOL 375 for 25 mins will definitely dry out small chunks of chicken. And please, oil the food, not the basket. Spray the food with oil before putting it in the basket.

[@brianblase5573]

Every time you say 'brine!', I swear I hear you say 'brian!' 🤣

[@annsmith7207]

Using panko crumbs ought to work well in this instance. Has anyone tried panko? Also wondering if using a small rack that fits the tray would be useful to "air dry" the bottom part of the chicken nugget when it is in the fridge. Just asking.

[@gbfilms935]

Been praying for the day we’d get the recipe for uncle b mans signature barbecue onion dipping sauce

[@tomspiers1658]

I think nowadays, I use my air fryer more than I use my microwave for cooking meals. Also, when you let your chicken nuggets rest after they’ve been breaded do you put them on a rack or do you put them down on the baking sheet? I know for a lot of things it seems like letting them rest on a rack, makes it so the bread doesn’t come off as easy

[@danwest268]

We DEFINITELY need more Uncle B-Man's cookin. :D

[@braddorcas9363]

I eat mine like a 10 year old still with ketchup. But barbeque sauce, or mcdonalds sweet and sour are both up there too and am happy with either

[@tittumsmcsprinkles9020]

I got uncle roger screaming in my head "Why no use MSG why you afraid of flavor?"

[@nayaleezy]

What about just using thighs to avoid dry breast altogether? 🐥

[@Banditxam4]

Bri guy is back at it again....

[@XaqNautilus]

Another great video Brian. I can't find an omelet video on your channel and I'd love to get your take on omelets.

[@SANDVlCH]

I just tried this with strips of pork loin, with cloves and ginger mixed into the brine and breading. Also substituted sour cream for equal amount Greek yoghurt, and used grated garlic instead of powder - the result was exceptional, and paired great with the katsu curry stir fry I’d made. Great recipe, and the brining technique works so well!

[@whitestone4401]

I’ll be making this, sounds amazing! Thanks.

[@LePetitNuageGris]

Thanks, Uncle B-Man! I’ve been looking for a good sub to a trip to McD’s for some nuggies. Now, to just make these gluten free, and we’re golden…

[@patrickmuhlbeyer9262]

sweet chilli sauce!!!

[@range78]

great sauces. thanks.

[@kw3rkygurl406]

IMO Uncle Dan's ranch powder is my favorite.

[@monicasalvarez]

Can't wait to make these, esp your BBQ sauce.

[@funtimefilms660]

Add a squeeze of BBQ sauce to your honey mustard Mayo combo and you have yourself some Chick Fil A sauce

[@wuiqed]

Ethan Chlebowski has a video "Chicken Nuggets for Grown Ups" that will knock your socks off

[@Neudezign]

BBQ all day everyday for my chicken nuggets/tenders

[@ericrogers3186]

Hey Bri, no pickle juice in the chicken brine? I hear that's the secret to good fried chicken. Curious if you tried that in your pre-video experiments. For the air fryer method, I actually like to use it to reheat my chicken nuggets. I'll air fry or deep fry them until done, THEN freeze them, and then reheat them in the air fryer for just a few minutes. They're not as juicy as the fresh version, but passable in my opinion. Looks like yours might need a little bit more liberal use of the cooking spray so they're not as splotchy. Hope that helps B-man.

[@merrillundgren1790]

We make a dipping sauce of BC dressing and lots of Franks Hot Sauce. It satisfies the urge for Buffalo wings 😅

[@TuckerDale89]

Homemade Z sauce 3tbsps of mayo 2tbsps of ketchup 1/2 teaspoons of seasoned salt 3/4 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder,black pepper,and paprika

[@princeof00]

Honey dill... It's a Manitoba, Canada thang. 😎

[@BobSchroden]

Sweet Chili Thai Sauce

[@patrickmuhlbeyer9262]

This is the way!

[@edmundorivera5825]

Thank you, not once did you utter the word "nugg". May God bless you and keep you.

[@HammyGiblets]

sweet and sour is the classic but peri peri for a hot hit goes well.