Here are the easy no-fail steps and best tips to cook frozen Tyson chicken nuggets in the air fryer. These crunchy, juicy, and oh-so yummy nuggets are a great quick and easy snack, lunch, or family-friendly dinner!
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Crispy, juicy and delicious chicken nuggets are a classic American food that everyone loves! Whenever I have time I like to make homemade nuggets from scratch... But sometimes I need a satisfying (and super kid-friendly!) lunch or dinner in a snap. This Tyson chicken nuggets in an air fryer recipe takes only 10 minutes to make and is a winner every time!
Frozen packaged chicken nuggets are convenient, economical, and consistently taste good. What could be better! They're perfect to grab from the freezer section of your local grocery store on the way home and keep on hand for anytime you need a fast and foolproof meal. I always suggest buying two bags at a time... One for tonight's dinner, and another to have in the freezer for those last-minute snacks, lunches, and game day get togethers.
Serve crunchy chicken nuggies with your favorite dipping sauces. And, really, just about any sides you like! Tyson nuggets are yummy on their own, but also pair well with everything from fries to salads and all kinds of tasty dishes in between.
Pro tips
Skip preheating. There is no need to waste time preheating the air fryer for this recipe. Frozen foods can go right into the basket and cook perfectly.
Any brand. We are obviously using a Tyson brand product here. But you can follow the same recipe to cook any brand of frozen breaded chicken nuggets.
Check the nuggets. Different air fryers can run at different temperatures, so take a peek inside the basket when there are still a few minutes left in the cooking time. Then you can pull them if they're done, or add an extra minute or two if they are looking slightly undercooked.
Popular dipping sauces for chicken nuggets
Of course, you HAVE to have a dip with your nuggies! Here are some of the best chicken nugget dipping sauces... Choose one or two of your faves, or try out a few with a flight of sauces.
- Ketchup
- Barbecue sauce
- Honey mustard or spicy mustard
- Teriyaki sauce
- Sriracha sauce
- Sweet and sour sauce, like Chick-Fil-A Polynesian sauce
- Buffalo sauce
- Hot sauce
- Honey or hot honey
- Ranch dressing
- Garlic aioli
- Blue cheese dressing
Frequently asked questions
Yes, breaded frozen chicken nuggets are precooked. But keep in mind they still need to be reheated to an internal temperature of 165 degrees before they're considered safe to eat.
Nope! Frozen Tyson chicken nuggets go straight from the freezer to the air fryer, with no need to thaw first.
Air frying breaded nuggets is a surefire way to get a super crisp coating, while the meat inside stays moist and tender. The high heat moves all the way around each nugget to make every side crunchy!
No, there is no need to spray the chicken with oil before air frying. The breading already has a bit of oil in it, which is just enough for the *magical* air fryer to circulate and perfectly cook the nuggets.
I suggest flipping the Tyson chicken nuggets in the air fryer one time, about halfway through cooking. If your nuggets seem to need a bit longer to cook, gently shake the basket every minute or so as you continue air frying them.
You sure can! Toss them back in the basket and air fry for 4-5 minutes.
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Hope you will like this Tyson chicken nuggets in air fryer recipe as much as we do. Rate the recipe if you made it and leave a comment below if you have any questions or suggestions.
Recipe
Tyson Chicken Nuggets in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Tyson chicken nuggets frozen
- dipping sauce
Instructions
- Place chicken nuggets in to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Shake the basket once during cooking.
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