Seed Oil Free Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Frozen chicken nuggets get a serious upgrade when you skip the deep fryer and let the air fryer do its thing. The circulating hot air crisps up that coating to a deep, satisfying golden crunch without a single drop of added oil — which means no canola, no soybean oil, and none of the industrial seed oils that sneak into so many stovetop or oven methods. The key is arranging them in a single layer with a little breathing room so every piece gets evenly blasted with heat rather than steaming in a pile. Flipping halfway through is a small step that makes a big difference, giving you that crispy exterior all the way around. It's the kind of weeknight shortcut that actually delivers on texture, and it works just as well for a quick kids' dinner as it does for a late-night snack situation.
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2 servings
- 20 oz frozen chicken nuggets
Chef's tipChoose a nugget-style plant-based product and cook according to package directions.
Instructions
- 1
Arrange the frozen chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each piece.
- 2
Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is deep golden and crisp and the nuggets reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).