Name: How To Reheat Chicken Nuggets
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 10 Chicken nuggets

Learn how to reheat chicken nuggets that will remain crispy on the outside, tender, and delicious on the inside at all times in easy steps.

Today you will learn how to reheat Mcdonalds Mcnuggets in the microwave, oven, and in an air fryer. These methods have been tested many times for accuracy to ensure you get it right in your own kitchen with ease too.

Fast food chicken nuggets

You bought too many chicken nuggets, now what? It's been sitting in your fridge for more than 2 days and you probably thinking if you should reheat it or toss it?

This is why we are here today! What is the best way to reheat Mcdonald’s nuggets or any other chicken nuggets? The simple answer, oven or the air fryer is the best way to reheat nuggets for crispy and delicious results.

Although there are other ways such as the microwave it is truly the fastest way to reheat it. The problem with this method is that the microwave can make the nuggets soggy at the bottom because of the breading and the steam produced during the cooking process. You may also be left with dry chicken as nuggets are mostly made from chicken breast.

Other methods include grilling or refrying the nuggets. The grill might result in false cooking while the refrying method takes a while. Hence why these two methods will not be discussed in today's post.

Without further ado, let's discover the best tips on how to reheat chicken nuggets in the microwave, oven, and air fryer.

How to reheat McNuggets in the microwave

Bring out the nuggets 10 minutes before you reheat it so it comes to room temperature. This step is important!

line a wide plate with a kitchen paper towel, place the nuggets in a single layer. microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds or until warm to your liking.

The result won't be as crispy as the other cooking method but yeah it would still be edible as long as you eat immediately.

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How to reheat Mcnuggets in the oven

Preheat oven to 180C/365F. line a baking tray with parchment paper, Place chicken nuggets in a single layer on the baking sheet making sure they are not touching each other. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the chicken is fully heated through and hot inside.

Serve immediately while hot but be careful not to burn your mouth.

How to reheat Mcnuggets in air fryer

This is the best and my preferred method of reheating nuggets, fries, or any other fast food of any sort.

Preheat the air fryer at180C/365F for about 3 minutes

Arrange the chicken nuggets in the fryer basket in a single layer. No need to spray the air fryer or the chicken with cooking oil

Cook the nuggets at 180C/365F for 5 minutes flipping it halfway through.

serve and enjoy!!!

Safe temperature for cooked chicken

The internal temperature of cooked chicken should register 165F/73C when checked with an instant meat thermometer.

What you should do with chicken nuggets

Eat it within 1 hour of purchase while it is warm.
Store it in the fridge within 2 hours of purchase if you plan to eat it later.
Let the chicken come to room temperature after you remove it from the fridge before reheating.

What you should not do with chicken nuggets

Do not leave it out longer than 2 hours before you refrigerate or consume it.
Do not leave your nuggets out on the countertop overnight. It will no longer be safe to eat even if it still smells fresh. BIN IT! Remember you can’t see bacteria growth with your naked eyes. It is better to be safe than sorry
Do not stack them when reheating otherwise it would be soggy because of the breading and won't cook through.

FAQs

Can you eat chicken nuggets cold

Yes, you can eat cooked chicken nuggets cold straight out of the fridge if you desire.

How long does a McDonald’s nugget last?

If stored properly in a refrigerator and used by the date on the package it should last up to 4 days. It is best to eat it within 1 or 2 days for optimum freshness.

How long to reheat chicken nuggets in microwave?

depending on the pieces and the size of the nuggets you want to warm, anything from 1 -2 minutes should be enough otherwise they will be dryer than you want them to be.

Tip: do not stack the nuggets in while reheating, spread them on a plate in a single layer as this would allow for even distribution of heat.

Conclusion

Reheat your nuggets, fries, or any other fast food in the air fryer or oven for the best results.

If you do not have an air fryer or an oven, then use the microwave method but make sure to bring them out of the fridge 10 minutes before so they reach room temperature.

It is important that you do not reheat the chicken nuggets more than once to avoid getting sick. Make sure the chicken is well done too as undercooked chicken can give you food poisoning.