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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!
Course Main Course
Cuisine North American
Cook Time 8 minutes
Preheating 5 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 324kcal
Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 frozen chicken nuggets pre-cooked
  • vegetable oil small amount for brushing air fryer basket

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer by running it at 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  • 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 for air fryer frozen chicken nuggets was created in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer*. Cook times can vary with your air fryer model.

Ingredient notes & substitutions

  • Frozen chicken nuggets: this recipe is for pre-cooked chicken nuggets
  • You can also follow this guide to cook pre-cooked veggies nuggets
  • Vegetable oil can be skipped, but adds some nice color. You can also use cooking spray.
 

Tips & tricks

  • Preheat your air fryer for best results - if not preheating you might end up with soggy chicken nuggets, and they can take longer than 8 minutes
  • Don't defrost the chicken nuggets - cook them straight from frozen
  • Use just a tiny bit of oil or they might end up soggy
  • Cook frozen chicken nuggets in one layer for an even cook and the crispiest result. If making more nuggets, cook them in batches.
  • Turn them halfway for an even cook
  • 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
  • If the chicken nuggets are not done after 8 minutes - either not heated through or not crispy enough for you - just add more time in 2 minute increments
  • Store leftovers in the fridge 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
 
Nutritional information provided is for Tyson Chicken Nuggets. Nutritional content will vary with the brand you choose.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 564mg