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    Home » Air fryer » Dino Nuggets in Air Fryer

    Published: Jan 31, 2022 · Modified: Aug 8, 2022 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Dino Nuggets in Air Fryer

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    Dinosaur nuggets! this tutorial will teach you how to cook frozen dino nuggets in an air fryer in simple steps.  Dino nuggets make an amazing snack, lunch, or dinner for kids and adults alike. They are super convenient as they are cooked directly from frozen.

    Serve this crispy goodness with any of the following: air fryer frozen french fries, homemade oven chips, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, no drippings gravy, and sauteed green peas.

    four dino nuggets on a plate with ketchup.

    What makes Dinosaur nuggets great

    • Kids friendly! These nuggets are made or should I say targeted for kids. Every child loves their dino buddies, in whatever form it comes, so yes, even your pickiest eater would find it hard to say no to these little beauties.
    • It is super easy and convenient, a one-step recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight.
    • It is economical and mess-free
    • Dino nuggets depending on how it is made is healthy as most are made with boneless skinless chicken breast or turkey.
    • No need to deep fry, or defrost before cooking. You get crispy, non-greasy, delicious nuggets at all times. Also, you do not need to preheat the air fryer for this one.
    • They reheat nicely in the air fryer and it is not soggy at all.

    Related recipe: air fryer frozen chicken nuggets

    What you will need

    Frozen dino nuggets or buddies: You can use any brand of frozen nuggets from Tyson, Wellshire, Yummy, Aldi to Bernards Mathews if you are in the UK.

    a bag of frozen dino nuggets.

    How to cook dino nuggets in air fryer

    Remove the frozen dinosaur nuggets from the packaging and arrange them in the air fryer basket, making sure you are not stacking them.

    Cook the nuggets for 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden on the outside, flipping the basket or flipping the nuggets halfway through

    Serve immediately with a side of fries, mashed potatoes, veggies, and a dipping sauce of choice

    the process shot of how to cook dinu nuggets in an air fryer.

    Best dipping sauce for chicken nuggets

    Ketchup

    bbq sauce

    Fry sauce

    Spicy mayo

    Sweet and sour sauce

    Tips

    • Don't overcrowd, stack, or overfill the nuggets in the air fryer basket
    • If you are not sure if the nuggets are fully cooked, insert an instant meat thermometer and the internal temperature should read 165F/74C
    • There is no need to spray the nuggets with cooking oil
    dino nuggets in an air fryer basket.

    What to serve with dino nuggets

    French fries and fry sauce

    Mashed potatoes and gravy or Chinese curry sauce

    Creamy pasta salad

    Mac and cheese

    Parmesan potato wedges

    Creamy coleslaw

    Air fryer broccoli or boiled broccoli

    a hand dipping nugget in a pot of ketchup.

    FAQs

    What are dino nuggets

    They are simply chicken or turkey nuggets shaped in dinosaur form.

    How to reheat dino nuggets

    Place the nuggets in the air fryer basket and cook at 180C/365F for 3-5 minutes or until it is warmed through. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking time

    How long to cook dino nuggets in air fryer

    Depending on the thickness of the dinosaur nugget and the brand used, it will typically cook between 8-12 minutes. This cooking time can be longer for a crispier result. The brand of the air fryer used may play a part in how long you will cook them since not all air fryer brands are made equally.

    Is dino nuggets healthy

    Yes, as most dino nuggets are made from boneless skinless chicken or turkey breast. As with everything in life, moderation is key, Dino nugget is a highly processed food, however, if served as a part of a meal or once in a while then it is healthy.

    Don't have an air fryer but would still like to make this recipe

    If you don't have an air fryer then you can cook these nuggets in the oven. Place the nuggets in a rimmed lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400F/200C for 12-15 minutes flipping it once halfway through for even cooking.

    a close shot of three nuggets on a plate.

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    Check out this article for how to cook frozen food in the air fryer


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    four dino nuggets on a white plate with ketchup.

    Dino Nuggets in Air Fryer

    Ajoke
    Dinosaur nuggets! This tutorial will teach you how to cook frozen dino nuggets in an air fryer in simple steps. Dino nuggets make an amazing snack, lunch, or dinner for kids and adults alike. They are super convenient as they are cooked directly from frozen.
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    Prep Time 0 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Chicken, Dinner
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4
    Calories 227 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb frozen dino nuggets
    • dipping sauce of choice

    Instructions
     

    • Remove the frozen dinosaur nuggets from the packaging and arrange them in the air fryer basket, making sure you are not stacking them.
    • Cook the nuggets for 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden on the outside, flipping the basket or flipping the nuggets halfway through
    • Serve immediately with a side of fries, mashed potatoes, veggies and dipping sauce of choice

    Notes

    Tips
    • No need to preheat the air fryer and you do not need to spray nuggets as well
    • Don't overcrowd, stack or overfill the nuggets in the air fryer basket
    • If you are not sure if the nuggets are fully cooked, insert an instant meat thermometer and the internal temperature should read 165F/74C

    Nutrition

    Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gPotassium: 595mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gCalcium: 6mgIron: 11mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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