Delicious, crispy appetizer or snack, ready in a flash. That’s what you’ll get with these Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets. Make sure you double the serving!
Chicken nuggets are always a winner with both kids and adults — even more so if you can serve them this quick.
Same delightful crunch and flavor, but in a much shorter time, and don’t forget, LESS OIL.
So, get your favorite dipping sauce ready, and start preparing these air fryer frozen chicken nuggets!
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Ingredients
- Frozen chicken nuggets – these are the precooked frozen nuggets that you usually see in the frozen aisle of any supermarket.
- Oil – canola oil, olive oil, you can use whatever oil you have available in your pantry.
Preparation
Start preparing your air fry frozen chicken nuggets by heating your air fryer to 200°C (375°F) for about five minutes.
Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil.
Take the chicken nuggets from the freezer and place them in the air fryer (photo 1).
Cook for about five minutes.
Turn the chicken to the other side using silicone tongs (photo 2).
Cook for five to six more minutes.
Leave them for another minute if you want the nuggets to have a deeper golden color.
Transfer your air-fried frozen chicken nuggets to plates.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!
Helpful tips
- There is no need to thaw the frozen nuggets. Take it out of the freezer once you’re ready to cook it.
- You can skip the brushing of the oil if you prefer since the nuggets already have some oil in them.
Coating the bottom of the air fryer with oil ensures that the frozen chicken will not stick.
- Keep some distance between the nuggets. It helps them cook faster and gives them an even, golden color.
What do I serve with air fryer frozen chicken nuggets?
Your favorite ketchup will be great.
If you want some creaminess in there, mix the ketchup with a bit of mayonnaise.
Or you can always go for some barbeque sauce —- endless possibilities.
See how easy it is? So, try these air-fried frozen chicken nuggets today and let me know. 🙂
Happy cooking!
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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 pieces frozen chicken nuggets
- 1/2 tsp oil, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (375°F) for about 5 minutes.
- Use a pastry brush to lightly coat the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil.
- Take the frozen chicken from the freezer and place them in the air fryer.
- Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Turn the chicken to the other side by using tongs with silicone.
- Cook for 5 to 6 more minutes.
- Leave them for another minute if you want them to have a deeper golden color.
- Transfer your air-fried frozen chicken nuggets to plates.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cook’s Tip #1: Take the frozen chicken out of the freezer once you’re ready to cook them. There is no need to thaw them.
- Cook’s Tip #2: If you prefer, skip the brushing of the oil since the nuggets already have some oil in them. It is to ensure that the frozen chunks would not stick to the bottom of the air fryer.
- Cook’s Tip #3: Make sure to keep some distance between each nugget. It helps them cook faster and gives them an even, golden color.
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