Air fry just bare chicken nuggets at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket once.

# Air Fryer Just Bare Chicken Nuggets

- Brand: Just Bare
- Product: Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Original Bites
- Temperature: 350°F
- Time: 8–10 minutes
- Flip: No
- Shake: Yes
- Preheat: Yes
- Category: frozen-foods
- Servings: One uncrowded layer in a countertop basket air fryer. Time varies with bite size, batch size, and appliance; this range does not cover full-size oven air-fry modes, raw breaded chicken, or other Just Bare cuts.

## Safe internal temperature

- 165°F — USDA FSIS, verified 2026-09-10 — published as “Leftovers — 165 degrees F (73.9 degrees C); Casseroles — 165 degrees F (73.9 degrees C)” (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/safe-temperature-chart)
- 74°C / 165°F — Health Canada, verified 2026-09-10 — published as “Leftovers — Leftovers: 74°C (165°F)” (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tips/safe-internal-cooking-temperatures.html)
- Always verify with a food thermometer.

## What the package says

Package figures are the manufacturer's own printed directions, not our testing.

| Source | Temp & time |
| --- | --- |
| Just Bare package — air fryer | 350°F · 8 min |
| Just Bare package — conventional oven | 375°F · 23 min |
| Air fryer — our tested numbers | 350°F · 8–10 min |

Package directions read from: https://justbarechicken.com/product/lightly-breaded-chicken-breast-bites/

## Steps

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
2. For frozen, fully cooked Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Original Bites, often called Costco chicken nuggets; check that the bag matches this product. Cook straight from frozen in a preheated air fryer. The manufacturer's air fryer directions specify 350°F for 8 minutes; the 8–10 minute range allows for the additional time reported by independent cooks. Follow your bag if its directions differ.
3. Air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through, then spread the bites back into one layer..
4. Use a food thermometer in the thickest part of each bite. USDA FSIS specifies 165°F for reheated cooked food; Health Canada specifies 74°C (165°F) for leftovers. The manufacturer also requires 165°F. Continue heating if needed; crisp breading and elapsed time alone do not establish safe doneness.

## Tips

- Leave space between the frozen bites; cook in batches instead of stacking them.
- Start checking at 8 minutes and add time as needed until each piece reaches the safe internal temperature.

## FAQ

### What temperature should I air fry just bare chicken nuggets at?

Air fry just bare chicken nuggets at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket once.

### Do I need to shake the basket when air frying just bare chicken nuggets?

Shake the basket halfway through, then spread the bites back into one layer..

### Can I air fry just bare chicken nuggets from frozen?

Yes. For frozen, fully cooked Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Original Bites, often called Costco chicken nuggets; check that the bag matches this product. Cook straight from frozen in a preheated air fryer. The manufacturer's air fryer directions specify 350°F for 8 minutes; the 8–10 minute range allows for the additional time reported by independent cooks. Follow your bag if its directions differ.

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## Sources

- https://justbarechicken.com/product/lightly-breaded-chicken-breast-bites/
- https://marginmakingmom.com/air-fryer-frozen-chicken-nuggets/
- https://www.hollishomestead.com/air-fryer-just-bare-chicken-nuggets-cook-time-temp/
- https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety
- https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tips/safe-internal-cooking-temperatures.html

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Last verified: 2026-09-22