Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
With basically no prep & 8 minutes of cooking you can make delicious Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets. Perfectly cooked with a light crisp, and ready to serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
Servings 2
Calories 324kcal
Equipment
- Pastry brush* (optional)
Ingredients
- 12 frozen chicken nuggets pre-cooked
- vegetable oil small amount for brushing air fryer basket
Instructions
- Bring out the air fryer basket and brush with a small amount of oil. Then spread out the chicken nuggets in a single layer.
- Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 8 minutes, flipping the nuggets halfway.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
This recipe was tested in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer* and a Ninja DZ401 DualZone XL Air Fryer*. Cook time can vary with your air fryer model.
Tips & tricks
- Preheat your air fryer to avoid soggy chicken nuggets
- Use just a tiny bit of oil for maximum crisp
- Cooking time can vary with different air fryers
- Cook time can also vary with the brand as chicken nuggets differ in shape and size - you might want to cook a test batch first to get the timing right
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but remember that they are at their best just after frying
- Reheat chicken nuggets in the air fryer for 4 minutes at 300°F (150°C), turning once halfway
- Reheat chicken nuggets in the microwave in 30 second inrements
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 564mg