In the past, it has been popular to cook frozen chicken nuggets in the oven, however, the air fryer is also a great option. It helps the chicken nuggets become crispy without the use of any oil. Here is how to cook Banquet chicken nuggets in an air fryer.
Can You Cook Banquet Chicken Nuggets in an Air Fryer?
Yes, you can cook Banquet chicken nuggets successfully in an air fryer. In fact, I think that frozen food does particularly well in the air fryer and that the results are better than in the oven. While Banquet chicken nuggets are wonderful, you can use any brand you like in the air fryer.
Will Veggie Nuggets Work in the Air Fryer?
Yes, you can cook veggie nuggets in the air fryer. Just keep in mind that they won't need as much time to cook as chicken nuggets, at only about 6 to 8 minutes.
Can I Stack the Banquet Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer?
I recommend that you add the Banquet chicken nuggets to the air fryer basket or tray in an even layer to ensure they become as crispy as possible. While their sides can touch, you shouldn't stack them as that will affect their cooking time and quality.
An air fryer circulates hot air, so it is integral that you don't overcrowd the chicken nuggets as that will block the air paths and result in chicken nuggets that are not as golden and crispy as they could be.
What to Serve with Banquet Chicken Nuggets
These are all great dishes to serve with your Banquet chicken nuggets for a complete meal:
- French Fries
- Coleslaw
- Asparagus Fries
- Pesto Sauce
- Sweet Potatoes
- Zucchini Pasta
- Cornbread
- Glazed Veggies
The Best Dipping Sauces for Banquet Chicken Nuggets
- Ketchup is a classic condiment for pretty much everything.
- Sweet or spicy mustard are both great options.
- There are many types of barbecue sauce from sweet to smoky or spicy.
- Creamy ranch isn't just for salads!
What You Will Need for this Recipe:
You will only need Banquet chicken nuggets alongside your favorite dipping sauce and side, such as French fries.
- Banquet Frozen Chicken Nuggets: Approximately 5 to 6 nuggets per serving should be enough, but If you are feeding a hungry crowd, you can cook more.
- If you are a vegetarian or vegan you may just use veggie nuggets instead.
- Sauce(s) of choice – If you ask me, I would serve the chicken nuggets with BBQ sauce, sweet and sour sauce, and honey mustard, but feel free to choose the sauces you like the best, such as ketchup or hot sauce.
Check out other air-fried chicken recipes like Air Fryer Foster Farms Crispy Wings and Air Fryer Gorton’s Fish Sticks.
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 and/or with another dish to make them part of a full meal. To cook the chicken nuggets, you can follow these steps:
- Remove the Banquet chicken nuggets from the packaging and portion out how many you want to make.
- Put the frozen chicken nuggets into the air fryer basket or on the air fryer tray. If you run out of space, it's okay for your chicken nuggets to overlap a bit.
- Air fry the frozen chicken nuggets for 10 to 12 minutes at 400 F (205 C).
- If you are making veggie nuggets, they should only take 6 to 8 minutes to be fully cooked.
- You may want to flip the nuggets halfway through cooking, but it's actually not necessary, as they should cook evenly without flipping.
- If you are seeking extra crispy Banquet chicken nuggets, consider cooking them for 1 to 2 more minutes.
- Finally, remove the crispy Banquet chicken nuggets from the air fryer and serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce and side dishes.
I like to serve my air fryer chicken nuggets with Emeril Lagasse's Air Fryer Frozen French Fries.
Air Fryer Tips:
- Do not use aerosolized cooking spray in your air fryer.
- These chicken nuggets do not require any oil. However, if you would like to add some to help the nuggets become crispier, you can use a pastry brush or paper towel to apply the oil to the chicken nuggets.
- Air fryer models can differ in how they cook, so only use my cooking time as a reference point and adjust the time if needed.
How to Cook Banquet Chicken Nuggets in an Air Fryer
In the past, it has been popular to cook frozen chicken nuggets in the oven, however, the air fryer is also a great option. It helps the chicken nuggets become crispy without the use of any oil. Here is how to cook Banquet chicken nuggets in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- 1 box of frozen Banquet chicken nuggets
Instructions
- Remove the Banquet chicken nuggets from the packaging and portion out how many you want to make.
- Put the frozen chicken nuggets into the air fryer basket or on the air fryer tray. If you run out of space, it’s okay for your chicken nuggets to overlap a bit.
- Air fry the frozen chicken nuggets for 10 to 12 minutes at 400 F (205 C).
- If you are making veggie nuggets, they should only take 6 to 8 minutes to be fully cooked.
- You may want to flip the nuggets halfway through cooking, but it’s actually not necessary, as they should cook evenly without flipping.
- If you are seeking extra crispy Banquet chicken nuggets, consider cooking them for 1 to 2 more minutes.
- Finally, remove the crispy Banquet chicken nuggets from the air fryer and serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce and side dishes.
Notes
- Do not use aerosolized cooking spray in your air fryer.
- These chicken nuggets do not require any oil. However, if you would like to add some to help the nuggets become crispier, you can use a pastry brush or paper towel to apply the oil to the chicken nuggets.
- Air fryer models can differ in how they cook, so only use my cooking time as a reference point and adjust the time if needed.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 220Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 540mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 12g
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