Frozen Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are crisp and crunchy with perfectly cooked juicy chicken on the inside. Using an airfryer to cook frozen chicken nuggets is a healthy and easy way to have delicious, warm nuggets in minutes!
Frozen Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer
Frozen chicken nuggets are a great food item to keep in your freezer for quick and easy snacks or meals.
Using an airfryer to prepare chicken nuggets is a great way to cook your nuggets from frozen. It's much faster than an oven and definitely more appetizing than when cooked in a microwave.
An airfryer keeps the chicken nuggets crunchy while the chicken is soft and juicy. Microwaving nuggets is also quick and easy but it can make the nuggets soggy and the meat dry.
Using an air fryer is the best method to reheat chicken nuggets and to cook them from frozen.
Another delicious chicken recipe to try out is my Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken!
What you'll need:
- Frozen chicken nuggets: Any brand you prefer! The cooking time may slightly vary depending on the size and brand of frozen nuggets. Or make your own HOMEMADE chicken nuggets.
- Sauce for dipping: This is of course optional but it is always delicious to dip a nugget into a favorite dipping sauce.
How to cook frozen chicken nuggets with an air fryer
STEP ONE - Preheat the Air Fryer to 400F / 200C.
STEP TWO - Place the frozen chicken nuggets in the airfryer basket in a single layer. The nuggets should not be touching.
STEP THREE - Air Fry for 8 minutes. Flip the chicken nuggets over and continue to air fry for an additional 3 - 5 minutes, or until the nuggets are cooked through and golden on the outside.
STEP FOUR - Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauce!
Tips & Tricks for perfect air fryer chicken nuggets:
How long do I cook the frozen nuggets? Generally frozen nuggets take 10 - 15 minutes to cook in an air fryer. But there are many different sizes and brands of chicken nuggets available which could affect the cooking time. Consider doing a test nugget or two first to find the perfect amount of time for your favorite brand and size of nuggets.
How do I keep my air fryer nuggets crispy? The key to crispy airfryer chicken nuggets is to not overcrowd the airfryer basket. Leave a little space between the nuggets and keep them in a single layer to ensure their crispiness.
You can use frozen veggie nuggets if you are vegan or vegetarian - just be sure to check the packaging. The method and end results for the nuggets will be just the same!
Sauce suggestions for chicken nuggets:
- Ketchup
- Honey mustard sauce
- Chili mayo
- Ranch dressing
- BBQ sauce
- Hot sauce
- Sweet & sour sauce
Serve with a serving of our Easy Air fryer Pumpkin.
STORING AIRFRYER CHICKEN NUGGETS
Once the cooked nuggets have fully cooled, you can then store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2 -3 days. However, they are best used within the 1 - 2 days.
HOW TO REHEAT CHICKEN NUGGETS IN AIR FRYER
To reheat your nuggets using an air fryer, simply return the chicken nuggets to the air fryer basket. Air fry the nuggets at 400F/200C until the nuggets are warmed through completely - this typically takes 4 - 5 minutes.
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Frozen Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Frozen Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are crisp and crunchy with perfectly cooked juicy chicken on the inside. Using an air fryer to cook frozen chicken nuggets is a healthy and easy way to have delicious, warm nuggets in minutes!
Ingredients
- 10 - 12 frozen chicken nuggets
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400F / 200C.
- Place the frozen chicken nuggets in the airfryer basket in a single layer. The nuggets should not be touching.
- Air Fry for 8 minutes. Flip the chicken nuggets over and continue to air fry for an additional 3 - 5 minutes, or until the nuggets are cooked through and golden on the outside.
- Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
How long do I cook the frozen nuggets? Generally, frozen nuggets take 10 - 15 minutes to cook in an air fryer. But there are many different sizes and brands of chicken nuggets available which could affect the cooking time. Consider doing a test nugget or two first to find the perfect amount of time for your favorite brand and size of nuggets.
How do I keep my air fryer nuggets crispy? The key to crispy airfryer chicken nuggets is to not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Leave a little space between the nuggets and keep them in a single layer to ensure their crispiness.
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