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• Chicken nuggets were popularized in the late 20th century as a quick, kid-friendly food.
• Most nuggets start with ground or minced chicken formed into bite-size shapes, then breaded and cooked.
• Common shapes include “round,” “oval,” “boot,” and “bell”—designed for consistent cooking.
• They can be cooked by deep-frying, air-frying, baking, or pan-frying.
• Typical breading layers: seasoned flour → wet batter or egg wash → crumbs for crunch.
• Dark meat adds juiciness; white meat gives a cleaner bite—many brands blend both.
• Dipping sauces are half the fun: barbecue, sweet & sour, ranch, honey mustard, or plain ketchup.
• Homemade versions let you control salt, oil, and additives—panko crumbs give extra crisp.
• Air fryers can make crispy nuggets with less oil in about 8–12 minutes.
• Leftovers re-crisp best in an oven or air fryer; microwaving tends to soften the breading.