Impossible Chicken Nuggets In Air Fryer

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Love easy, plant-based meals? These Impossible Chicken Nuggets In Air Fryer cook up crispy and delicious. Plus they taste just like chicken! You’ll love them for a quick lunch or dinner anytime.

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Air Fryer Impossible Chicken Nuggets

This is such a convenient recipe to have on hand. Just keep a package of frozen Impossible Nuggets in the freezer for whenever you need a filling meal fast. And there’s no need to defrost! The air fryer cooks them straight from frozen.

package of Impossible Chicken Nuggets In front of Air Fryer

You’ll love how crisp and perfectly cooked they come out of the air fryer. It’s the perfect method for quickly browning any kind of chicken nuggets! And you can serve these with dipping sauces for added flavor. Try barbecue sauce, honey mustard, or buffalo sauce, just to name a few. Everyone will devour these tasty plant-based nuggets.

plant-based chicken nuggets in air fryer basket

Looking for more meatless meals cooked in the air fryer? Check out Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms, Air Fryer Roasted Delicata Squash, and Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas.

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How To Make Impossible Chicken Nuggets In Air Fryer

Open up package of frozen Impossible Chicken Nuggets. Add about 14 nuggets (depends on size of air fryer) in a single layer in air fryer basket.

Cook at 390 degrees for 7 minutes. Nuggets will be perfectly golden brown and heated throughout.

Open air fryer and use a spatula to move Impossible Chicken Nuggets from basket to a serving plate.

air fryer opened to show Impossible chicken nuggets cooking inside

Cooking Tips

  • This recipe works for any brand of plant-based nuggets
  • No need to defrost, air fryer cooks these nuggets straight from frozen
  • Serving Idea: classic dips like ketchup, honey mustard, and/or BBQ sauce

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How Long To Air Fry Impossible Chicken Nuggets?

If they are frozen, add to them to the air fryer in a single layer and cook at 390 for 7 minutes. If they have been defrosted, you can still use the air fryer, just cut the cooking time down to a couple of minutes to heat them up.

cooked Impossible chicken nuggets in air fryer basket

What Are Impossible Chicken Nuggets Made Of?

Impossible Chicken Nuggets are plant-based and made with soy protein. Cooked in the air fryer, their texture closely resembles traditional chicken nuggets. They also contain sunflower oil and a blend of seasonings. The outside coating is made up of wheat flour, which crisps up nicely in the air fryer. The result is a tender chicken-like nugget with a crunchy, golden brown outside.

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What To Serve With Impossible Chicken Nuggets In Air Fryer

We’ve got some awesome recipes for homemade dips to try with these plant-based nuggets. Check out Instant Pot BBQ Sauce Recipe, Best Ever Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe, and Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe.

And for a side? Keep that air fryer out and cook up one of these easy recipes: Air Fryer Pineapple, Air Fryer Frozen Mac And Cheese, or Air Fryer Frozen Waffle Fries.

crispy, golden brown Air Fryer Impossible Chicken Nuggets on a plate

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Impossible Chicken Nuggets In Air Fryer

Love easy, plant-based meals? These Impossible Chicken Nuggets In Air Fryer cook up crispy and delicious. Plus they taste just like chicken! You'll love them for a quick lunch or dinner anytime.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Vegetarian Main Dish
Keyword: Impossible Chicken Nuggets In Air Fryer
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 14 frozen, plant-based chicken nuggets Impossible brand or any other veggie nuggets

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Instructions

  • Open up package of frozen Impossible Chicken Nuggets. Add about 14 nuggets (depends on size of air fryer) in a single layer in air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 390 degrees for 7 minutes. Nuggets will be perfectly golden brown and heated throughout.
  • Open air fryer and use a spatula to move Impossible Chicken Nuggets from basket to a serving plate.

Notes

  • This recipe works for any brand of plant-based nuggets
  • No need to defrost, air fryer cooks these nuggets straight from frozen
  • Serving Idea: classic dips like ketchup, honey mustard, and/or BBQ sauce
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