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Air frying chicken nuggets1/23/2024 ![]() These chicken nuggets have a much thicker, more satisfying crunch than anything that is baked in the oven (like these coconut chicken fingers my family adores) could possibly have. They're too expensive and have too many issues. ![]() My Air Fryer came with a non-aerosol oil mister, but it's not so easy to use. Be sure not to use an aerosol oil spray, as that has additives that can damage the nonstick coating of the fry basket. Not only has the food been great, but the appliance heats up very quickly (I haven't found it necessary to “preheat” it at all) and the clean-up is simple. How about some Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites? Don't mind if I do! So far, aside from many, many batches of today's Air Fryer chicken nuggets, I've made a few different kinds of chicken (all have turned out great), incredibly crispy French fries, Air Fryer fried wontons, and even some yeast-raised donuts. ![]() Frankly, I was fairly certain this experiment would be a failed one and I'd be bringing my “fryer” back within a week. I would have preferred to buy mine at Bed Bath & Beyond since I could have used a 20% off coupon and their return policy is second-to-none, but they didn't have any in stock. That's an affiliate link for, but of course feel free to shop around. I have the As Seen on TV version (I am a SUCKER for As Seen On TV), which is the Power Air Fryer XL 5.3 Quart. Then, I bought the biggest one they had because I had read that they can be frustratingly small. It's research, right? Well, first I made sure I could find a place in my growing collection of electric kitchen appliances to store an Air Fryer. Whether you got an Air Fryer for the recent holidays, or you're just considering buying one, I went ahead and took the plunge. Now for the back story: With January resolutions in mind, I asked on Facebook what you thought about Air Fryers: did you have one, and would you like to see recipes designed for it? Although a few of you said no thanks (which is why there are conventional oven baking directions below!), many, many of you said a resounding yes! Please feel free to share your personal experiences in the comments below! I only have experience with one particular brand (which I'll explain as fully as I can below), but I know there are many for sale these days. The bottom line is this: If you can afford the price of an Air Fryer and you have space in your life to store one, yes. If you're wondering how to use this new fun appliance, they're a great place to start! Of course, they can also be baked in the oven or deep-fried in oil. The air is much hotter in the air fryer, so the nuggets will crisp faster lowering the temp a bit will keep them from drying out or burning.These Air Fryer chicken nuggets really are super crispy but made with almost no oil and in just minutes. Since convection ovens cook with a more intense heat than standard ovens, you can likely lower the recipe’s temp and keep the cooking time the same if you’re going by instructions meant for a standard oven. If going by package instructions, reduce the temp by 25☏.You’ll also want to flip the nuggets halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping. If your basket is small and you’re cooking for a crowd, it’s best to fry the chicken nuggets in batches. If they’re overlapping or touching, those spots won’t have full access to the hot air being circulated in the air fryer, so they’ll turn out mushy and stuck together. (Also, use a higher smoke point oil-like vegetable oil-if possible, to minimize smokiness as they cook.) If you’re starting with frozen chicken nuggets instead of homemade, you can skip the oil completely. You don’t need more than a quick spritz of oil on the air fryer tray or basket to get the job done. The whole point of an air fryer is that it can prepare “fried” foods without much grease. If your air fryer doesn’t have a built-in preheating function, simply set it to the temperature you want and let it warm up for about five minutes before placing the nuggets inside. This is crucial to getting an even, crisp exterior. Here are some pro tips for cooking chicken nuggets (or anything, really) in the air fryer: (Might we suggest potato chips? Crushed Goldfish? Shredded coconut?) Then, you’ll want to spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or oil and cook the nuggets. If you’re making them from scratch, you’ll want to coat them in seasoned flour, dip them in egg or oil and roll them in whatever breadcrumbs or outer coating you’d like. If you’re starting with frozen chicken nuggets, all you need to do is place them in a single layer into the air fryer basket and cook.
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