Easy Frozen Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer

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Easy Frozen Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer

These air fryer frozen chicken nuggets cook straight from the freezer and turn out lightly crispy on the outside and tender inside. They’re an easy, high protein dinner or snack that’s ready in minutes using any brand of frozen chicken nuggets.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Healthy Air Fryer Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

1 lb frozen chicken nuggets
Oil for the pan if needed
optional dips like ketchup or BBQ sauce

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 400F.
Lay the frozen chicken tenders in the basket in a single layer, leaving space around each piece.
Set the air fryer to a cooking time of 16 minutes, flipping the frozen nuggets after 8 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
Serve warm with ketchup, Ranch dressing, or your favorite sauce.

Notes

Any brand of frozen nuggets will work whether it's Tyson brand, generic brand, Trader Joes, dino nuggets, gluten-free, or panko crusted.
Preheat the air fryer for best results
Cook nuggets in a single layer for even crisping
Flip halfway through cooking if needed
Cooking times may vary by brand and air fryer model
Approximate macros per serving depend on brand, but chicken nuggets are a convenient high protein option

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 18gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 886mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

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