Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets

Making air fryer frozen chicken nuggets is one of the easiest things you’ll ever make. And, trust me when I say that when you make these it’ll open up a whole new world of quick, easy, and delicious cooking. In just 10 minutes you’ll end up with crispy, crunchy air fried chicken nuggets that are impossible to put down.

THE BEST AIR FRYER FROZEN CHICKEN NUGGETS

Chicken nuggets are one of those kid-centered foods that never grow out of style as you get older. And they’re also a meal the entire family can enjoy together!

I mean, who doesn't love some golden chicken nuggets paired with a tasty dipping sauce? I know I sure do.

Anyway, if you've been looking for the best way to cook chicken nuggets at home, look no further than this air fryer chicken nuggets recipe.

The air fryer crisps up the frozen chicken nuggets just as if you’d deep-fried them, but there is no oil used, and it's a much healthier method. 

Plus, it takes just 10 minutes to make these air fryer chicken nuggets with literally zero effort!

So, next time your kids need a quick lunch or dinner - or, if you're looking for a quick bite to eat yourself - these air fryer frozen chicken nuggets are the thing to make. 

INGREDIENTS

So, to make frozen chicken nuggets in the air fryer, you need just one thing - chicken nuggets.

And the best part is that they turn out perfect no matter what chicken nuggets you use!

With that said, two of my favorites are Tyson chicken nuggets and Costco’s chicken nuggets. However, you can use plant-based nuggets too!

And if you pair them with this Chick-Fil-A sauce or Wingstop ranch, you've got yourself one delicious meal!

HOW TO COOK FROZEN CHICKEN NUGGETS IN AIR FRYER

The process of making these air fryer chicken nuggets is about as easy as making food gets.

And if your kids are old enough, you can even show them how to make them! That way, they can make themselves an after-school snack all by themselves.

Anyway, get out your air fryer, and favorite frozen chicken nuggets, and let's get to it!

STEP 1: Prep

So, the number of chicken nuggets you make is totally up to you! And you can cook as many at a time as you want, depending on the size of your air fryer basket.

With that said, though, the main thing is to not overcrowd your air fryer basket with chicken nuggets.

You don’t want any of the nuggets to overlap one another while you cook them in the air fryer basket - they should have a little space between each one and lie flat.

STEP 2: AIR FRYING CHICKEN NUGGETS

Once the basket is filled, turn the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) and air fry the chicken nuggets for about 5 minutes. Then, flip them and air fry for an additional 3-5 minutes. 

The longer you leave them in to air fry, the crispier they'll get! Just make sure to check on them every few minutes to see how they're cooking - you don't want to overcook them!

Then, after you've cooked all the chicken nuggets you want, serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

STORING COOKED CHICKEN NUGGETS

Don't worry about making too many chicken nuggets because they actually store super well.

Put any leftovers you have in an airtight container, and they'll keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just make sure that they're fully cooled before storing.

How To Reheat Chicken Nuggets

Then, to reheat the originally air fried chicken nuggets, you can pop them right back in the air fryer at 400°F (205°C) for a few minutes until they're warmed through.

But you don't have to reheat them as they're pretty tasty cold.

WRAPPING IT ALL UP

Well, that is how to cook frozen chicken nuggets air fryer style!

This is truly one of the best snacks - or meals - to make if you're in a pinch, and want to eat something quick and delicious.

Anyway, I hope you like making these air fryer chicken nuggets as much as I do.

If you make them, leave a comment below and let me know what you think! 

More AIR FRYER RECIPES

If you want to use your air fryer to its full potential, we have a ton of recipes on the blog that'll help you do just that.

Give one of these a try next:

• Air Fryer Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls
• Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
• Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
• Air Fryer Popcorn
• Air Fryer Oreos

Oh, and as always, you can find even more deliciousness on our YouTube channel, Instagram, and TikTok as well.

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