Baking and air frying are similar in process, so the choice is up to you! With this being said, if you have an air fryer, you can reduce your overall cooking time. For example, homemade chicken nuggets take about 20 minutes in a traditional convection oven. The same recipe can be fried in just 8-10 minutes in an air fryer. You can also achieve a more browned, crispy coating to your favorite recipes when using an air fryer without any added oils.