Frozen Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer
Cooking Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer is the BEST. You get perfect crispy nuggets every single time with almost zero effort. In just a few minutes you’ll have your entire family believing you picked up take-out!
Servings 1 -5 servings
Ingredients
- Frozen chicken nuggets- however many you'd like in your serving
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 375°F and allow it to preheat for 3–5 minutes. This helps the nuggets cook more evenly and get extra crispy.
- Place the frozen chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Avoid stacking or overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
- Air fry for 8–12 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the nuggets halfway through cooking. Start checking for doneness around the 8-minute mark—smaller nuggets may be done sooner.
- Carefully remove the nuggets from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Cooking times can vary slightly based on the size of the nuggets and your air fryer model. For extra crispy results, add 1–2 extra minutes at the end.
Use frozen chicken nuggets, do not thaw.
For a less crispy nugget check at 8 minutes. Add a minute or two if you like your nuggets more crispy.