These air fryer chili cheese nuggets are the perfect crispy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer for any game day, party, or family gathering! This recipe features frozen chili cheese nuggets that are brushed with olive oil, then air fried to golden perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for a sharable snack that will be loved by everyone!
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Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
Brush the 200 g frozen chili cheese nuggets with ½ teaspoon olive oil. Place them in a single layer at the bottom of your air fryer basket.
Cook nuggets at 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes, shaking the basket around once at the halfway mark.
Use a pair of silicone kitchen tongs to remove the nuggets, then serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
One serving of chili cheese nuggets is approximately 8 pieces.
Don't thaw your frozen chili cheese nuggets, they should be cooked from frozen for the best results.
Make sure not to overcrowd your air fryer basket so that each nugget cooks evenly at the same time. You may need to work in batches depending on how many you choose to cook at a time and the size of your air fryer basket.
It's important that you don't overcook your nuggets as the cheese can start to leak out. Your nuggets are done when they are golden brown and crispy.
Shake the air fryer basket or use a pair of kitchen tongs to flip the nuggets over at the halfway mark.
Allow your chili cheese nuggets to cool for a few minutes before consuming. Cheese retains heat well and can be very hot coming straight out of the air fryer.
To store: For the best results, it's better to air fryer as many nuggets as you think you can eat in one setting. If you do have leftovers and want to store them, you can place them in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days.
To reheat: Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (180°C). Reheat for 2 minutes and shake your basket halfway.