How to air fry frozen chicken nuggets
Air fryer frozen chicken nuggets
Every chicken nugget is a little different, but most follow the same simple process. The following is our basic guide that should cook pretty much every chicken nugget. You might need to shave a minute or two off, or add a couple on for particularly larger or small pieces. Remember to always check the temperature before eating!
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400F
- Add nuggets in a single layer to air fryer
- Cook for eight minutes at 400F
- Turn nuggets once during cooking
Notes
Tips for air frying frozen chicken nuggets
Check your temperatures. Remember every nugget and every air fryer is slightly differenm the recupe above is a starting point. Ensure your food reaches 165F before eating. Scroll to the bottom of the page for our recommended thermometer.
No oil required. Chicken nuggets usually have plenty of oil locked in their coating so there's no need to oil or spray them before adding to the air fryer.
Cook from frozen. There's no need to defrost your chicken before cooking. Cook the nuggets directly out of the freezer.
Don't overcrowd. Don't fill your air fryer to the brim. For the best results add chicken nuggets to your aur fryer in a single layer with space between each. This increases air flow around the chicken and ensures even, quick cooking. The more you crowd your basket, the more your cook time will increase, and crispiness will decrease.
We used the COSORI to air fry this (affiliate link, we get a fee), always check your food with a good kitchen thermometer.
Looking for a specific chicken nugget brand recipe? We’ve cooked a lot through the years, check out all the ones we’ve tackled and their precise cooking times:
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This website and all recipes are presented as a reference only. Many variables may influence your own cooking times. Read this info on using our recipes.
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