Step 4: Coat the nuggets & fry
- floured nuggets
- beer batter
- hot oil
Transfer the flour chicken nuggets to the batter, turning them to coat. Pick up a nugget and allow the excess batter to drip off. Gently lower the nugget into the oil to reduce splashing.
Work in small batches of 5 or 6, repeat until all chicken nuggets are in the oil. until the chicken nuggets are golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Check that the internal temperature is at least 160°F/71°C.
Transfer the fried nuggets to the paper towel and immediately give them a sprinkle of salt. Dab the excess oil on both sides and move the nuggets off the paper towel.