Preheat the air fryer to 400*F. Spray the air fryer basket with a light coat of cooking spray, if desired.
Place chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. A small amount of overlapping is okay. No need to use any oil in this recipe.
Air fry for 10-12 minutes, checking on the nuggets and flipping around minute 6. Not all air fryers are the same. Cook shorter or longer if needed. For extra crispy nuggets cook an additional 2 minutes.
Enjoy!
Notes
Not all air fryers are the same! Make sure to check your nuggets around minute 6. Reduce the cooking time if they are cooking more quickly than anticipated.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer at 400*F for 3-5 minutes.
For yummy gourmet variations such as spicy, cajun, sweet chili Thai and more, check out our variations section above!
Be careful not abandon your chicken nuggets in the air fryer- if they stay in too long they can explode and make a big mess.