Appetizers & Snacks, Dinner, Lunch

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Nuggets with Seasoned Potato Wedges and Yogurt Ranch Dipper

Prep 15 mins
Total 35 mins

Easy
Serves 4

Tip: Try to cut chicken breast into similar sized nuggets to cook evenly.

Compatible with

Ninja® Foodi® 6-in-1 10-qt. XL 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone™ Technology
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Contains Milk/Dairy
Contains Wheat

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1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, very cold
1/4 cup 1/4 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons flour
1-1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into nuggets
3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into wedges (1/8ths)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
16 ounces greek yogurt, plain
1 packet Ranch seasoning (or about 1 ounce)

Utensils

Food Processor
Large Bowl

Step 1

Add broccoli and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until it becomes bread crumb size and texture. Do not run the food processor continuously or the cheese will melt.
Step 2

Add the broccoli and cheese mixture, Italian-style bread crumbs, flour and salt and pepper to a large zip top bag and shake to combine.
Step 3

Add in the chicken and shake the bag around, coating and patting the breadcrumbs into the chicken as you move the bag.
Step 4

In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Step 5

Install crisper plates into both baskets and spray with cooking oil. Place the chicken nuggets in the Zone 1 basket. Brush tops of chicken nuggets lightly with olive oil, then insert basket into the unit. Place potatoes in Zone 2 basket, then insert into unit.
Step 6

Select Zone 1, select AIRFRY, set temperature to 375°F, and set the time to 10 minutes. Select Zone 2, select AIRFRY, set temperature at 400°F, and set the time to 20 minutes.
Step 7

Select SMART FINISH. Press center of dial to begin cooking.
Step 8

Be sure to pause half way through cooking to shake the baskets then continue cooking.
Step 9

While the chicken and potatoes cook, mix the ranch dressing packet into the Greek yogurt. Divide among ramekins for dipping and set in the fridge until ready to use.
Step 10

When the broccoli cheddar chicken nuggets and seasoned potato wedges are done cooking, serve alongside the yogurt ranch.