Dino Nuggets Air Fryer

Air fryer dino nuggets are one of my favorite quick and easy snacks for my picky eaters in the house. Not only are these done in less than 10 minutes, but they are the perfect easy snack or quick weeknight meal idea.

Dinosaur nuggets are one of my kid's favorites. These yummy dino nuggets were one of the very first finger foods my little ones enjoyed. They loved the fun shapes of dinosaurs over regular chicken nuggets. Serve them on their own or with your favorite vegetables.

I love using the air fryer for quick and easy snacks. Dino chicken nuggets are so quick and easy. These are perfect for a quick snack or easy meal on busy weeknights.

In fact, you don't even have to preheat for these frozen dino nuggets.

There are a few different brands you can choose from when it comes to dinosaur nuggets. I've used both the Yummy, Perdue, and Tyson dino nuggets. They are all delicious and the kids honestly love them all.

If you like making things from frozen, you might also like this great list of frozen foods to make in the Air Fryer.

TIP:

When making frozen foods such as chicken nuggets, it's best to keep them in a single layer and allow the hot air to circulate so as to evenly cook the nuggets. This will give the nuggets that perfect crispiness and juicy flavor. Air frying is faster than the oven and healthier than deep frying.

How do I prepare the basket?

If using a basket air fryer, I typically don't have to coat my Cosori with anything because of the nonstick coating. However, if you need to use something to prevent sticking, you can use an olive oil cooking spray or even a place a piece of parchment paper under the nuggets for easy clean up.

Ingredients:

• Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets (Use your favorite brand of dino nuggets)

How to Make Dino Nuggets in the Air Fryer

NOTE: I make this recipe in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer or 6.8 quart air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattage, cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes.

FAQs

What can I serve with dino nuggets?

I love to serve these yummy dino buddies with carrots and celery. If your little ones aren't a fan of those veggies, you can also serve them with french fries or even sweet potato fries.

What dipping sauces can I serve with these?

Serve these chicken nuggets with fry sauce, ketchup, bbq sauce, honey mustard sauce, Ranch dipping sauce, or buffalo sauce if you like a little spice.

How do I make homemade chicken nuggets?

Frozen foods will have added artificial ingredients. If you're looking for a healthier option with real chicken, you'll need a boneless chicken breast, flour, panko breadcrumbs, favorite seasonings, and eggs. Cut the chicken into small pieces, dredge in flour, then eggs, then seasoned panko. Air fry chicken nuggets at 400 degrees F /200 degrees C for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Optional: You can make larger pieces of cut chicken and use a cookie cutter to make the dinosaur shapes.

This is such an easy recipe and it takes less time than a conventional oven. Not only that, but using the air fryer is a great way to get a snack or easy recipe like these air fryer chicken nuggets on the table fast.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes:

• Crispy chicken nuggets
• Air fryer popcorn chicken
• Tater tots
• Curly fries
• Potato wedges

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