Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets is going to change the way you make frozen chicken nuggets in the kitchen!
Frozen Chicken Nuggets in the air fryer deliver crispy outsides and tender insides, in just minutes!
Frozen Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer
In the past, we've always tossed our frozen chicken nuggets into the oven.
The time has come to ditch that oven method. We are now in love with the way frozen chicken nuggets in air fryer turns out!
There is just something about how quickly the air fryer cooks frozen foods. The makes the foods so crisp without any oil! That's a win in my book!
If you use frozen foods, you should check out our Air Fryer Corn Dogs, Air Fryer Pizza Rolls and Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings.
If you want to try your hand at a scratch recipe you could try these veggies nuggets.
You are going to quickly fall in love with this method of cooking!
If you do not believe me, you just have to try. The proof is in the product! We promise!
HOW TO MAKE FROZEN CHICKEN NUGGETS IN AIR FRYER
- Remove the amount of frozen nuggets you want to cook from the freezer bag.
- Place the nuggets into the air fryer basket (no need to oil unless you want to).
- Air Fry the frozen chicken nuggets at 400F/204C for 10-12 minutes. If you are using veggie nuggets your timing will be around 6-8 minutes.
- Remove nuggets from the air fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions for frozen chicken nuggets in air fryer, please see the recipe below.
What sauce to serve with air fryer frozen chicken nuggets
Sometimes its the sauce that makes the dish. When it comes to dipping sauces for chicken nuggets we have a few favorites.
The next time you are enjoying some chicken nuggets, consider these dipping sauces: Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce and Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce.
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nugget Tips
Will Tyson Chicken Nuggets work in the air fryer?
Yes, Tyson chicken nuggets will work in the air fryer.
Honestly, just about every frozen chicken nugget that you find can work in the air fryer!
Whether you are using name branded Tyson Chicken Nuggets or using a store brand, you should be good!
Will Veggie Nuggets work in the air fryer?
Yes, veggie nuggets or vegetarian nuggets will air fry perfectly.
When making them, I've found that you need to lessen the cooking time.
I typically cook my frozen veggie nuggets at the same temp as above but lessen the cooking time to 6-8 minute.
Can I stack my chicken nuggets in the air fryer?
I would not stack the nuggets in the air fryer.
I would spread them out side by side in your air fryer basket or air fryer tray.
They can touch sides, but should not be stacked. This can affect cook time.
MORE YUMMY AIR FRYER RECIPES
Looking for more delicious air fryer recipes to try?
You need to check out our Air Fryer Kale Chips, Air Fryer Turkey, Sweet Potato Hash in the air fryer, Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Air Fryer Asparagus as well as this Gluten Free Mac and Cheese.
Air Fryer Ravioli is a simple to make appetizer of crispy, breaded ravioli that is perfect for a quick dinner or lunch too.
Get your hands on some morels, and make these cracker coated and cream cheese stuffed Air Fryer Morel Mushrooms. Yum! These are such a treat.
Once you try homemade Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks, you might not be able to buy the frozen ones anymore, they are so easy and delicious!
Pro Tips
- Use Any Air Fryer: This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you're using an air fryer oven, place your food on the middle rack and select the "air fry" function.
- Check your food as it cooks! Since each air fryer runs differently, sometimes air frying is a trial and error-process. When cooking a new recipe, be sure to check on your food often. This will help you avoid over or undercooking, and help you learn your air fryer's specific ways!
Are you gluten-free? Me too! We also have a sister site where EVERYTHING is gluten-free. It is called VegetarianMamma. You can find some awesome dishes there for your Meatless Mondays! Always be sure to read ingredient labels to make sure that the product/ingredients fits your dietary restrictions!
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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 1 package Frozen chicken nuggets
Instructions
- Remove the amount of frozen nuggets you want to cook from the freezer bag.
- Place the nuggets into the air fryer basket (no need to oil unless you want to).
- Air Fry the frozen chicken nuggets at 400F/204C for 10-12 minutes. If you are using veggie nuggets your timing will be around 6-8 minutes.
- Remove nuggets from the air fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
AIR FRYER FROZEN CHICKEN NUGGET TIPS
WILL TYSON CHICKEN NUGGETS WORK IN THE AIR FRYER?
Yes, Tyson chicken nuggets will work in the air fryer. Honestly, just about every frozen chicken nugget that you find can work in the air fryer! Whether you are using name branded Tyson Chicken Nuggets or using a store brand, you should be good!WILL VEGGIE NUGGETS WORK IN THE AIR FRYER?
Yes, veggie nuggets or vegetarian nuggets will air fry perfectly. When making them, I’ve found that you need to lessen the cooking time. I typically cook my frozen veggie nuggets at the same temp as above but lessen the cooking time to 6-8 minute.CAN I STACK MY CHICKEN NUGGETS IN THE AIR FRYER?
I would not stack the nuggets in the air fryer. I would spread them out side by side in your air fryer basket or air fryer tray. They can touch sides, but should not be stacked. This can affect cook time.Nutrition
Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
