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Bowl of crispy air fryer chicken nuggets with ketchup

Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer

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Crispy, golden chicken nuggets made in the air fryer. Quick, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1012 frozen chicken nuggets

Cooking spray (optional)

Salt or seasoning (to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

2. Place nuggets in a single layer in the basket.

3. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.

4. Let rest for 1 minute before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, spray nuggets lightly with oil.

Check internal temperature: 165°F is ideal.

Works great with leftover fast-food nuggets too.

  • Author: Riley Morgan
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 nuggets
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg