Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets: the best way to make the easiest meal even easier! This method for cooking frozen nuggets is quick, easy, fool-proof, and yields perfect results every time.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen chicken nuggets
Instructions
- Preheat your Air Fryer to 400 degrees F (optional depending on Air Fryer).
- Put chicken nuggets in the basket or on the tray. Don't overfill the basket!
- Air fry at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 9-12 minutes.
Notes
- Preheat the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 400ºF and let it preheat for a few minutes before you add in the nuggets. This ensures perfect cooking every time!
- No need to line or grease the basket. There’s no real risk of the frozen nuggets sticking, so the extra step isn’t necessary.
- Give them space. Make sure the nugs are in a single layer so there is enough space for the air to circulate around them. If they’re stacked up or overlapping, you’ll end up with a soggy texture rather than crispy! My Cosori air fryer fits about 14 nuggets, but that number will vary depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Frozen chicken nuggets air fryer time tip: Don’t forget that the air frying time will vary depending on the chicken nuggets you’re cooking. Smaller nuggets will need less time, while larger ones will need more.
- Check the temp. The best way to determine that the nuggets are done cooking is to use an instant-read thermometer. The internal temperature should be 160ºF.
- Keep an eye on them. Some air fryers run a bit hotter than others, so make sure you keep a close eye on your nuggets to make sure they don’t burn.
- For more even cooking, give the basket a little shake about halfway through the cooking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 163mg