These Homemade Wendy’s Nuggets are everything you love about the classic — golden crispy coating, juicy tender chicken, and that bold peppery flavor — but made with simple, real ingredients in your own kitchen.

They’re oven-baked or air-fried (your choice!), gluten-free optional, and way better for you than the drive-thru bag. Perfect for dipping, stacking in a wrap, or packing in lunchboxes.

This is the fun side of Healthy Fast Food at Home — comfort food, cleaned up.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into nugget-sized pieces

• ½ cup almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs

• ¼ cup arrowroot starch or cornstarch

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ¾ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp milk of choice

• Olive oil or avocado oil spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven or air fryer
   Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly spray with oil.

2. Set up breading station
   In one bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another bowl, mix almond flour, starch, and all seasonings.

3. Coat the chicken
   Dip each chicken piece in the egg wash, then into the seasoned flour mixture. Press gently to coat.

4. Bake or air fry

   • Bake: Arrange nuggets on the baking sheet and spray tops lightly with oil. Bake for 20–22 minutes, flipping halfway.

   • Air fry: Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket halfway through.

5. Serve hot
   Best with honey mustard, clean ketchup, or a Greek yogurt-based dipping sauce!

Sarah’s Tips:

• Wendy’s spicy style? Add ½ tsp cayenne and a pinch of chili powder to the flour mix.

• Make it dairy-free: Use almond or oat milk in the egg wash.

• Freeze-friendly: Freeze raw, coated nuggets in a single layer, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen — just add 5 extra minutes.

• Kid tip: Serve with carrot sticks and clean ranch for a full nugget night!

Flavorful Conclusion:

These Homemade Wendy’s Nuggets are the best kind of throwback — crunchy, flavorful, and full of real-food goodness. They’ve got that fast food flavor your family craves, with none of the drive-thru regret. Clean comfort that satisfies every single time.

Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):

• Calories: 290

• Protein: 26g

• Carbs: 8g

• Fat: 16g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 1g