Air Fryer Frozen Dino Nuggets
Servings: 5 servings (½ bag)
Calories: 180 kcal
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.
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Ingredients
- 20 chicken nuggets or as many as will fit in a row *
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions (See Note!)
- Add the frozen chicken nuggets to the air fryer basket. Make sure you don't crowd the basket and leave enough space for the air to circulate!
- Air fry for 4 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Turn the dino nuggets over with a pair of tongs. Air fry for another 2 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken nuggets to a serving platter and serve with a dipping sauce.
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.
- Every air fryer will vary. The first time you make this recipe, monitor the nuggets and adjust the air frying time as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 4 pieces | Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 2.5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5 g | Cholesterol: 30 mg | Sodium: 480 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g
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