These frozen chicken nuggets in an air fryer are crispy and delicious. They were perfectly cooked in the air fryer until crispy and golden brown. It is easy and ready in 10 minutes. Enjoy these crispy nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce.
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Frozen chicken nuggets should be cooked directly from frozen for a great result. You will love using the air fryer for these little snacks as it is considered a better way than cooking them in the microwave or deep frying.
The cooking time for chicken nuggets depends on their size and thickness. For smaller nuggets, cook for as little as 8 minutes at 200C/400F or up to 10 minutes for thicker ones. Fresh homemade chicken nuggets will cook between 12 -15 minutes at 200C/400F flipping halfway through the cooking time.
You can make chicken nuggets from scratch or use frozen ones for convenience. You will get the same result but at different times.
What you will need
Frozen chicken nuggets – use any brand of choice
Any dipping sauce
Air fryer temperature varies depending on size, make, and model. My delicious cravings recipe time is subject to a preheated air fryer. If you are trying this recipe for the first time, deduct 2 minutes from the cooking time and increase it if needed to allow the food to cook evenly.
How to Cook Frozen Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
Place frozen chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket, spreading them out in a single layer.
Cook the frozen chicken nuggets for 8-10 minutes at 200C/400F shaking the basket or flipping halfway through or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
How to Store and Reheat
Store air fried chicken nuggets in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 165C/330F for 3-5 minutes or until fully hot.
Tips
- There is no need to thaw them before cooking.
- You should cook the chicken nuggets in batches If your air fryer basket is not big or you are cooking a large quantity.
- Ensure they are not overlapping because you do not want soggy or undercooked nuggets.
Recipe
Frozen Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- Frozen chicken nuggets
- Dipping sauce
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
- Place frozen chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket, spreading them out in a single layer.Cook the frozen chicken nuggets for 8-10 minutes at 200C/400F shaking the basket or flipping halfway through (optional) until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
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