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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!

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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.

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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.

Cooked nuggets on a white plate on a white back ground. Small cup of marroon 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

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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.

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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.

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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

Cook Time 12 mins

Total Time 12 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Nuggets in air fryer, Tyson Chicken Nuggets

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 2 kcal

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1 package Frozen chicken nuggets

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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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.

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