Banquet Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer

In the past, People used to toss their frozen chicken nuggets into the oven, now that time has passed and we will be using the air fryer instead to cook for our Banquet Chicken Nuggets.

The air fryer will cook your frozen so quickly and that's amazing, plus it makes it so crisp and super juicy inside without the use of any oil! That's healthy and a win for me.

Will Banquet Chicken Nuggets In The Air Fryer Work?

Yes, Banquet Chicken Nuggets will work in the air fryer, I think frozen was actually made to be cooked in the air fryer, as the best results only come from the use of it.

Not only Banquet Chicken Nuggets but every other brand you got, or you feel buying should work and give the best result in the air fryer.

Whether you are using name-branded Banquet Chicken Nuggets or using a store brand, you should be good!

Will Veggie nuggets work in the air fryer?

Yes, the veggie nuggets or you may also call them vegetarian nuggets will definitely working the air fry perfectly.

Just keep in mind when making these veggie nuggets you need to lessen the cooking time, so it should be about 6 to 8 minutes.

Can I stack my Banquet Chicken Nuggets In the air fryer?

First, let's explain how's your air fryer works to cook your frozen Banquet Chicken Nuggets. So when you put food into the air fryer, it cooks it by releasing a hot air that circulates all over your food, when you overcrowd it with the food you actually blocking the air paths that will result in a bad finally food quality.

For the best crispiness possible I recommend spreading your Banquet Chicken Nugget side by side in your air fryer basket or air fryer tray.

They may touch each other's sides, but should not be stacked as that may affect the cooking time and quality

What to serve with Banquet Chicken Nuggets?

You may want to serve one of these dishes with your Banquet Chicken Nuggets for a complete meal:

• French Fries
• Coleslaw
• Asparagus Fries
• Pesto Sauce
• Sweet Potatoes
• Zucchini Pasta
• Cornbread
• Glazed Veggies

Best dipping for Banquet Chicken Nuggets

• Ketchup is a classic condiment for pretty much everything
• Mustard can be sweet or spicy
• Barbecue sauce also has several variations
• Creamy ranch isn't just for salads!

What you will need for this recipe:

Simplicity is always the best, you will need only your Banquet Chicken Nuggets alongside your fave dipping sauce and likely your favorite fries too!

• Banquet Frozen Chicken Nuggets, approximately 5 to 6 nuggets per serving should get the job done, but If you are feeding a hungry crowd, you may consider getting more.
• If you are a vegetarian or vegan you may just use veggie nuggets as they get gobbled up in no time.

• Sauce(s) of choice – If you ask me I would say that I love BBQ sauce, sweet and sour sauce, and honey mustard, these are my favorite when it comes to chicken nuggets dippings.

• You may also try your Banquet Frozen Chicken Nuggets with ketchup or hot sauce, they taste really good.

Check out my other air-fried chicken recipes like Foster Farms Crispy Wings Air Fryer and Gorton’s Fish Sticks In Air Fryer.

How to cook Banquet Frozen Chicken Nuggets in the air fryer

This recipe is just too easy, In less than 15 minutes, you will have four tasty servings of air fryer frozen Banquet Frozen Chicken Nuggets to enjoy. You can serve them with a dipping sauce of your choice, or with another dish to make a full meal out of them.

1. Start by removing your Banquet Chicken Nuggets from the packaging and portion out how many you want to make.
2. Now go ahead and put your frozen chicken nuggets into the air fryer basket or onto the air fryer trays.
3. Remember that you don't really need any oil for this recipe, also you do not have to wait for your Banquet Chicken Nuggets until they are thawed out before cooking, cook them from frozen.
4. If you start to run out of space, it's okay for your chicken nuggets to overlap a bit.
5. Next, you want to air fry the frozen chicken nuggets for 10 to 12 minutes at 400 degrees F ( 205ºC ),
6. If you are making veggie nuggets, then they should only take 6 to 8 minutes to be fully cooked.
7. You may want to flip the nuggets halfway through cooking, but it's actually not necessary, as they should cook evenly without flipping.
8. If you seeking extra crispy Banquet Chicken Nuggets, then consider cooking them for 1 to 2 more minutes.
9. Finally, you can remove your crispy Banquet Chicken Nuggets from your air fryer and serve hot with dipping sauces.

I like to serve my air fryer chicken nuggets with my Emeril Lagasse Air Fryer Frozen French Fries.

Air Fryer Tips:

• Keep in mind that when you using your air fryer refrain from spraying the device with aerosolized cooking spray.
• This recipe does not call for any oil, for those that do, you can use a pastry brush or paper towel to apply the oil as directed.
• Also, my model of an air fryer is probably different than yours, so just follow the directions on your machine and use my cooking time as a reference point.

Banquet Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 220
• Total Fat 11g 17%
• Cholesterol 35mg 12%
• Sodium 540mg 23%
• Potassium 150mg 5%
• Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
  • Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
  • Sugars 1g
• Protein 12g

Banquet Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer

Author: Emily Hill Cuisine:American Courses:Appetizers

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 1 minuteCook time: 12 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 13 minutesServings:4 servingsCalories:220 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

Banquet Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 Pack Banquet Frozen Chicken Nuggets

Instructions

1. Start by removing your Banquet Chicken Nuggets from the packaging and portion out how many you want to make.
   
2. Now go ahead and put your frozen chicken nuggets into the air fryer basket or onto the air fryer trays.
   
3. Remember that you don't really need any oil for this recipe, also you do not have to wait for your Banquet Chicken Nuggets until they are thawed out before cooking, cook them from frozen.
   
4. If you start to run out of space, it's okay for your chicken nuggets to overlap a bit.
   
5. Next, you want to air fry the frozen chicken nuggets for 10 to 12 minutes at 400 degrees F ( 205ºC ),
   If you are making veggie nuggets, then they should only take 6 to 8 minutes to be fully cooked.
   
6. You may want to flip the nuggets halfway through cooking, but it's actually not necessary, as they should cook evenly without flipping.
   
7. If you seeking extra crispy Banquet Chicken Nuggets, then consider cooking them for 1 to 2 more minutes.
   
8. Finally, you can remove your crispy Banquet Chicken Nuggets from your air fryer and serve hot with dipping sauces.

Video

Notes

• Keep in mind that when you using your air fryer refrain from spraying the device with aerosolized cooking spray.
• This recipe does not call for any oil, for those that do, you can use a pastry brush or paper towel to apply the oil as directed.
• Also, my model of an air fryer is probably different than yours, so just follow the directions on your machine and use my cooking time as a reference point.