
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside — the air fryer does something almost magical to frozen chicken nuggets that a conventional oven just can't match. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, store-bought nuggets can feel like a minefield, with shared facility warnings and hard-to-parse ingredient lists making a simple snack feel complicated. This approach keeps things refreshingly straightforward: one ingredient, one appliance, and a method that delivers genuinely satisfying results every time. Cooking them in a single layer at high heat ensures that coating gets deeply golden and shatteringly crisp rather than steaming into something soft and sad. The flip halfway through is a small step that makes a big difference, giving you even browning on all sides. It's the kind of effortless win that works for a quick lunch, an after-school snack, or honestly just whenever the craving hits.
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Arrange the frozen chicken nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each piece.
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).
