Ingredients:

  • 12 oz frozen breaded chicken nuggets
  • 1 tsp avocado oil spray
  • 0.25 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for at least 3 minutes to ensure a thermal shock for the breading.
  2. Place the frozen chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Ensure no nuggets are overlapping to allow for maximum airflow.
  3. Optional: Lightly spritz the nuggets with avocado oil spray to help achieve a mahogany-colored, shattering crust.
  4. Cook at 400°F for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the basket and give it a vigorous shake or use silicone-tipped tongs to flip each nugget.
  6. Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 7 minutes until the exterior is deeply golden and crispy.
  7. Remove from the air fryer and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt while the surface oils are still active.