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!
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
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.
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.
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
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven.
If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
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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.
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.
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These nuggets look so delicious. I'm hungry now!
Cindy
Do come back and let me know when you make these!
thisiswholesome
this sounds like a much healthier way to fry food than using oil.
Cindy
Yes, it is!
Beth
This is a great idea! I can't wait to give this a try!
Cindy
Great, please be sure to come back and let us know how it went!
Catherine
Well it doesn't get any easier than this!! I love the versatility of the air fryer and I'm still so intrigued by it!
Cindy
It is pretty amazing, that's for sure!
Anita
Definitely the easiest way to fry up a packet of frozen chicken nuggets. 🙂
Cindy
For sure! Glad you like them too!
Eleanor
I made my grandson some dino nuggets using the temp and time. They worked out perfect, Thank you
Cindy
Yay, that is great to hear Eleanor!
Kami
My kids loved this!
Cindy
Hi Kami, so glad you kids like the air fryer frozen chicken nuggets, it does make cooking them a snap!!
Velda
Making nuggets in the air fryer is very tasty. Thanks for the temp suggestion. It worked!
Cindy
You are so welcome Velda!
Thelma
Thanks for the temp and time, worked great.
Cindy
You are welcome Thelma! Glad the temp worked great for your frozen nuggets!
Bill
Super easy, so glad I tried this. Temp was spot on!
Cindy
Hi Bill, glad the time and temp worked well for you! Enjoy those air fryer chicken nuggets!
Jerry
My kids love nuggets in the air fryer. This temp was great.
Cindy
Yay! Glad the temp was spot on for you Jerry!
Kenny
I searched for this in google and your site came up right away. So thankful to have found it. My frozen nuggets turned out great.
Cindy
Hi Kenny, so glad your frozen nuggets turned out great in the air fryer! Happy to help!