Air fryer dinosaur nuggets cook up perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. And you can make them in less time than it takes to bake them in the oven or deep-fry them. Air fryer Tyson fun nuggets are kid friendly chicken nuggets in dinosaur shapes that are an easy snack for picky eaters.
Place the empty air fryer basket in the air fryer and preheat at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. **
Add the frozen chicken nuggets to the air fryer basket.
Air fry for 9 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, turning them over with tongs or shaking the basket at the 5 minute mark.
Transfer the chicken nuggets to a serving platter and serve with a dipping sauce.
Video
Notes
Note: Every air fryer's cooking time will vary due to wattage, capacity, and other factors. Always check on the food 2 to 3 minutes before the time is up to make sure it's not burning or overcooking!
* Tyson dinosaur nuggets were used in this recipe. Nutrition information is for Tyson Fun Nuggets.
Regular chicken nuggets can be made using the same directions.
Don't thaw the frozen dino nuggets before air frying them.
** Preheat the air fryer if the air fryer doesn't have a built-in preheat functionality.
Every air fryer will vary. The first time you make this recipe, monitor the nuggets and adjust the air frying time as needed.