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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets

Crispy air-fried frozen chicken nuggets or strips ready in minutes with your favorite dipping sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • frozen chicken nuggets use desired quantity; about 5 nuggets per serving
  • frozen chicken strips use desired quantity; about 3 strips per serving
  • favorite dipping sauces for serving

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (approximately 200°C) for 5 minutes.
  2. For nuggets: Place frozen chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
  3. Cook the nuggets at 390°F for 12 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the nuggets halfway through to brown evenly.
  4. Remove nuggets when golden and cooked through, then serve with dipping sauce.
  5. For strips: Place frozen chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
  6. Cook the strips at 390°F for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through to crisp both sides.
  7. Remove strips when golden and cooked through, then serve with dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Serving size: about 5 nuggets per serving.
  • Serving size: about 3 strips per serving.