12, 2024
Homemade McDonald’s chicken nuggets?
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How Are McDonalds Chicken Nuggets Made?
One of the worlds greatest mysteries: just what exactly isina Chicken McNugget?
Next, theyre flash frozen, packaged and shipped worldwide.
The cooking process is completed in-house at your local McDonalds.
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Next, add 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
(For a nugget with some kick, try adding spices from thisspicy nuggetsrecipe.)
Blend the mixture until it achieves a smooth and thick paste-like consistency.
Dip your hands in water and then grab a little less than 1 ounce of the chicken mixture.
Gently shape into a flattened nugget shape of your choice, then set aside onto a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Repeat until all of the chicken mixture has been shaped into nuggets.
Add thecornstarchto a shallow bowl.
Then, take each nugget piece and dredge it through the cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
Return the nuggets to the lined sheet pan.
Add the egg and water and beat until a smooth, thin batter forms.
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When ready to cook, fill a deep fryer or deep skillet with 2-3 inches of oil.
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Preheat the oil to 350F and then carefully lower 3 to 4 of the chilled nuggets into the oil.
Remove to a towel-lined plate to drain and cool.
Serve the nuggets warm with your favorite selection of dipping sauceswe suggest one of theseBBQ sauces.
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Dont swap for packaged ground chicken from the grocery storeit wont yield the same result.
Wet Your Hands
When shaping the McNuggets, dip your hands in water before shaping each one.
It will make the frying process much easier.
For best results, measure out the chicken using afood scale.
How to Store McDonalds Chicken Nuggets
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To reheat, warm in a 400 oven for 10-12 minutes until crisp and heated through.
Cooked McNuggets may also be frozen for up to 3 months.
To reheat,bakein a 400 oven for 18-20 minutes until crispy and heated through.
You could also try reheating them in your air fryer with theseair fryer tips.
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