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Chicken nuggets that have been air fried and are golden brown
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5 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets

With the right temperature and cooking time, frozen chicken nuggets in the air fryer turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Prep Time0 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Air Fryer
Keyword: Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Servings: 4
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 frozen chicken nuggets
  • cooking spray (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dipping sauce (see suggestions above)

Instructions

  • Place frozen chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the air fryer tray. You may need to cook in batches if you are making a large amount. 
    Frozen chicken nuggets in an air fryer basket
  • Cook at 375-degrees F for 9-10 minutes. 
    An air fryer showing the temperature at 375-degrees F
  • Remove from air fryer and check internal temperature. It should be 165-degrees F. 
    Cooked chicken nuggets in an air fryer basket
  • Serve with your favorite chicken nugget dipping sauce (see above for suggestions).
    Cooked chicken nuggets on a plate with three dipping sauces

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Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg