Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Frozen
Cooking chicken nuggets in the air fryer gives you a crisp, golden outside with a hot, tender center in just minutes. Frozen nuggets cook evenly and come out far better than the oven without extra oil or effort.
Servings 4 Portions
Calories 13kcal
Equipment
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Straw
Instructions
- Remove frozen nuggets and let them sit briefly while you preheat the air fryer to 400°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius). Lightly oil the basket to prevent sticking.
- For leftovers or meal prep, place nuggets in a Ziplock bag, remove excess air with a straw, and label with the date for freshness.
- Arrange nuggets in a single layer with space between them for airflow. Cook at 400°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius) for 8 minutes.
- Flip nuggets halfway through and cook another 4 minutes until hot and crispy on all sides.
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Notes
- Give the basket a quick spray. A light mist of oil on the air fryer basket helps the chicken nuggets cook more evenly and boosts crispiness without deep frying. It also prevents the nuggets from sticking when you shake the basket.
- Add a minute or two for extra crunch. If the nuggets in the air fryer come out crisp but not crisp enough, just air fry for a little longer. Short-time tweaks make a big difference in texture.
- Shake the basket halfway through: This makes sure every frozen chicken nugget browns on all sides instead of cooking unevenly. It also keeps the coating from sticking together in clumps.
Nutrition
Serving: 4Nuggets | Calories: 13kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 13mg | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.02mg