The chicken nugget, or McNugget, that golden parcel of fried deliciousness, is a ubiquitous item on the McDonald's menu, beloved by both children and former children (For an example of McNuggets' nostalgic appeal, witness how McDonald's ). However, like most fast food, once they become cold it is difficult to bring them back to their former, crispy glory. Microwaving McDonald's chicken nuggets tends to leave them soggy or heated unevenly, and even throwing them in the oven has its drawbacks.
Do you really want to heat up your entire kitchen — possibly your entire house — by turning the oven on, especially in the summer months? The secret to reheating chicken nuggets to get them closest to their original, fresh-out-of-the-fryer state is to pop them in your air fryer. Yes, the appliance that can do everything from hard-boiling eggs to comes to the rescue once again to fix your cold fast food. How to reheat McNuggets in an air fryer To reheat your McNuggets, air fry them for three to four minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
This seems to be the sweet spot for getting your chicken nuggets re-crisped but not overcooked or burnt. If you know your air fryer runs hot, you can play around with lower temperatures by starting at the three-minute mark and adding 30 seconds until you reach your level of desired doneness. Alternatively, you could try 400 degrees Fahrenheit for two minutes if you prefer a higher cooking temperature.
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