Are frozen chicken nuggets in the air fryer, a good solution?
Rushed off your feet…kids hungry? Cooking frozen chicken nuggets in air fryer might well be the perfect solution. In fact, it really is.
Nobody is pretending that they are the perfect meal but they get an undeserved reputation in my opinion. If your diet consists of deep-fried chicken nuggets…every day…then you deserve that criticism.
Cooking frozen chicken in air fryer is actually not as bad as the criticism suggests. Remember that the humble air fryer uses much less oil and is therefore much healthier.
I know from personal experience that they can be a great snack…using them to fend off some hungry kids after school.
The quality of frozen chicken nuggets varies quite considerably so always try and buy the best quality you can. Trust me when I say that you can really tell.
Ideally, you may want to consider making your own. Not only are they healthier using whole cuts of chicken, they are tastier too. You can freeze these too so you can cook them the same way as the frozen chicken nuggets you currently buy.
So, lets get down to business…. how to cook frozen chicken nuggets in the air fryer.
How to cook frozen chicken nuggets in air fryer
Cooking frozen chicken nuggets in air fryer could not be simpler. Use the following method to make perfect chicken nuggets;
- Preheat air fryer to 400F
- Put your chicken nuggets into your fryer
- Cook for 12 minutes at 400F
- Leave longer for extra crispiness
A quick tip…always make sure you leave room for the hot air to circulate. It always results in better food.
In just under 15 minutes, you will be plating some wonderfully cooked chicken nuggets from frozen.
FAQ’s
How long to cook frozen chicken nuggets in air fryer?
Your frozen chicken nuggets will take 12 minutes to cook in your air fryer. However, not all air fryers are the same so the best thing you can do is keep an eye on them. Leave them to cook a little longer if they still look a little pale.
Do I need to use oil when cooking chicken nuggets?
You do not have to, but there is nothing to stop you spraying cooking oil on them. This will result in the crumb being crispier.
I have homemade frozen chicken nuggets, how do I cook them?
You cook them exactly the same way as store bought chicken nuggets.
Should I thaw out chicken nuggets?
No, they are designed to be cooked from frozen, therefore please stick to that. The exception is if they are home made. In that case reduce the cooking time slightly but keep an eye on them to check they are cooked through. I always recommend that you use a meat thermometer to be 100% sure.
Let me know what you think…is there anything you do that makes your chicken nuggets different? How do you cook the perfect frozen chicken nugget in air fryer?
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