Frozen Chicken Nuggets in an Air Fryer
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Frozen Chicken Nuggets in an air fryer make a quick lunch even quicker! It’s super easy to just pop them in and you’ve got a snack or lunch in minutes!
What You Will ❤️ About Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Kids and adult alike love chicken nuggets and making Frozen Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer has advantages:
- Easier! Just drop them in the basket and push a button!
- Less Cleanup! Just rinse off the air fryer basket tray and your cleanup is done.
- Save Energy! Instead of heating up the whole oven – you’re only using a tabletop appliance!
- No Oil! There’s no need for cooking spray – the air circulates to make them hot & crunchy!
This recipe was made using the Paula Deen Air Fryer.
Frozen Chicken Nuggets Ingredients
Obviously – your main ingredient is the bag of chicken nuggets! Get creative with a dipping sauce or just go traditional with ketchup.
- Frozen Chicken Nuggets
- Dipping Sauces:
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- BBQ Sauce
- Ranch Dressing
- Raising Cane’s Dipping Sauce
- Freddy’s Fry Sauce
How do I cook Frozen Chicken Nuggets in an Air Fryer
- Place frozen nuggets on air fryer trays. Be sure to leave space between nuggets and keep in a single layer.
- My air fryer comfortably fit 16 chicken nuggets – I probably could have squeezed a few more in but if you’re making a whole box you might need to cook in batches.
- If you are using an air fryer oven style machine – you can probably fit more in one batch.
- No need for any oil spray!
- Air fry at 400º for 8 minutes
- Remove chicken nuggets from air fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
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Tips, Tricks & FAQs
Nope – pull right out of the freezer and put them in the air fryer!
They take about 8 minutes of cook time at 400º.
Chicken strips will take 10-12 minutes in the air fryer since they are larger.
Yes – any frozen nuggets should take 8 minutes at 400º.
You could test them with an instant read thermometer and check them to see if they’re 165º. That said – they’re already pre-cooked – so just pick them up – if they’re hot – they’re done.
I recommend only cooking what you plan on eating but you can save the leftovers. Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate up to a week. Reheat in air fryer for 5 minutes at 400º.
You can definitely throw french fries or tater tots in with your chicken nuggets. They may take a few minutes longer than your nuggets. So start the fries or tots and cook for 3-4 minutes – then add in your chicken nuggets. You could also add these chicken nuggets to a salad for a healthy lunch!
I’ve tried quite a few brands and actually like the Kroger brand Chicken Nuggets the best! They’re meaty with a crunchy breading and cheaper than Tyson chicken nuggets!
Best Air Fryer Accessories
Here’s my ultimate list of best air fryer accessories – whether you have a basket- or oven-style! I’ve also included a price guide as well as my favorite recipes for those accessories.
Dipping Sauce Recipes
More Air Fryer Side Dishes
- Frozen French Fries or Tater Tots in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Pizza Rolls with Garlic Butter
- Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Onion Rings
More Quick Air Fryer Recipes for Lunch
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 16 frozen chicken nuggets
Instructions
- Place frozen nuggets on air fryer trays. Be sure to leave space between nuggets and keep in a single layer.16 frozen chicken nuggets
- Air fry at 400º for 8 minutes
- Remove chicken nuggets from air fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- My air fryer comfortably fit 16 chicken nuggets – I probably could have squeezed a few more in but if you’re making a whole box you might need to cook in batches.
- If you are using an air fryer oven style machine – you can probably fit more in one batch.
- No need for any oil spray!
