Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets & Homemade Ranch Dressing

air fryer frozen chicken nuggets with a bowl of homemade ranch dressing

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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets & Homemade Ranch Dressing

Elevate your snack game with this simple yet mouthwatering air fryer frozen chicken nuggets paired with homemade ranch dressing. Experience the perfect marriage of crunchy golden nuggets and a rich, herb-filled dip in no time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 251kcal

Author: Val

Equipment

Air Fryer
Mixing bowl for the sauce
Kitchen tongs
Spoon
Knife
Cutting board
Parchment Paper

Ingredients

18 chicken nuggets
½ cup sour cream
½ cup buttermilk
2 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
1 tablespoon fresh chives minced
1 clove garlic pressed or minced
2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon fine salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Making the ranch dressing

In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk and mix well.
Add minced garlic, dill, parsley, chives, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Place the sauce in the refrigerator. While you prepare the nuggets, the sauce will develop its flavors and thicken slightly.

Air frying chicken nuggets.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). I’m using the Instant Vortex Plus XL.
Arrange the frozen chicken nuggets in a single layer within the air fryer basket, making sure they have space in between. No additional oil is required for this recipe. You can also line the bottom of the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken nuggets halfway through the cooking process.
Transfer them to a serving dish and serve with your homemade ranch dressing.

Notes

Remember that cooking times and temperatures may vary depending on your specific air fryer model and your personal preferences. Feel free to adjust accordingly.

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