Air fryer dino chicken nuggets are crispy and golden on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. You should hear that crunch when you sink your teeth into one. That is how it should be, right? The air fryer will quickly become your favorite way to make dinosaur chicken nuggets.
Air fryer dinosaur chicken nuggets are a great protein source. Each serving of Yummy Dino Buddies Dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets provides 9 grams of protein making it the perfect snack or meal. Air fryer dinosaur chicken nuggets are a staple in our household and for good reason. The fun dinosaur shapes entertain kids and taste delicious dipped into one of the dipping sauces listed below. In 10 minutes you can get air fryer dinosaur chicken nuggets that everyone in your family will love.
How to get crispy, golden air fryer dinosaur chicken nuggets? What brand of dinosaur nuggets should I buy? What are the best dipping sauces? What sides goes best with chicken nuggets? Keep reading to find out more.
How to get crispy, golden air fryer Dino chicken nuggets:
- Remove dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets from the freezer.
- Spray the tray or basket of the air fryer with a light coating of olive oil.
- Place the dinosaur chicken nuggets in the air fryer leaving space between the chicken nuggets. The dinosaur chicken nuggets should not be touching each other.
- Air fry dinosaur chicken nuggets at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set for 10 minutes.
- Flip dinosaur chicken nuggets half way through cooking at 5 minutes then continue cooking for a total of 10 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off then carefully remove dinosaur chicken nuggets from the air fryer.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
What brand of dinosaur nuggets should I buy?
The 3 brands I see most often are the Yummy, Tyson and Perdue dinosaur chicken nuggets. We have tried them all. The brand that wins the most delicious dinosaur chicken nuggets in the air fryer is Tyson .
| Brand | Air Fryer Temperature | Total Time | Calories per serving | Protein per serving |
| Yummy | 400 | 10 minutes | 200 calories | 10 grams |
| Tyson | 400 | 10 minutes | 180 calories | 10 grams |
| Perdue | 400 | 10 minutes | 190 calories | 9 grams |
What are the best dipping sauces?
- Ketchup
- Chick-fil-A sauce
- Barbecue sauce
- Honey mustard
- Ranch
- Honey
- Buffalo sauce
- Sweet and sour
What are the best sides to serve with chicken nuggets?
- Tater tots
- French fries
- Mashed potatoes
- Creamy macaroni and cheese
- Rice
- Baked beans
- Pasta salad
- Fresh fruit
- Salad
Should you bake chicken nuggets?
Baking chicken nuggets are another method to cook dinosaur chicken nuggets. Baking chicken nuggets requires preheating and then baking for an additional 10 to 12 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Baking chicken nuggets leaves me with soggy chicken nuggets that are moist. Air fryer chicken nuggets are better then baked chicken nuggets. Air fryer chicken nuggets will be golden and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.
Tips for air fryer dinosaur chicken nuggets:
- Every air fryer cooks differently. You may need to adjust the cooking time and temperature.
- Preheating is not necessary. However, additional batches may require less time to cook since the air fryer is already warm and essentially preheated.
- Do not defrost dinosaur chicken nuggets.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Leave space between dinosaur chicken nuggets so that the nuggets do not touch each other.
Air Fryer Dino Chicken Nuggets (Quick and Easy)
Ingredients
- olive oil spray
- 12 frozen dinosaur chicken nuggets
Instructions
- Remove dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets from the freezer.
- Spray the tray or basket of the air fryer with a light coating of olive oil.
- Place the dinosaur chicken nuggets in the air fryer leaving space between the chicken nuggets. The dinosaur chicken nuggets should not be touching each other.
- Air fry dinosaur chicken nuggets at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set for 10 minutes.
- Flip dinosaur chicken nuggets half way through cooking at 5 minutes then continue cooking for a total of 10 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off then carefully remove dinosaur chicken nuggets from the air fryer.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Every air fryer cooks differently. You may need to adjust the cooking time and temperature.
- Preheating is not necessary. However, additional batches may require less time to cook since the air fryer is already warm and essentially preheated.
- Do not defrost dinosaur chicken nuggets.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Leave space between dinosaur chicken nuggets so that the nuggets do not touch each other.