Yummy Dino Buddies In the Air Fryer

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These air fryer dino nuggets make a quick and easy dinner that the kids will enjoy! They go from frozen to crispy and delicious in just 5 minutes.

Enjoy these with some Air fryer Frozen Crinkle Cut Fries and Air Fryer Ranch Broccoli.

Dino nuggets on a gray plate next to broccoli trees, a cheese and carrot sun, and orange slices.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe:

These are so easy to make for a quick lunch or dinner and the kids love them!
Makes an excellent weeknight night main when you are low on time and need dinner done fast.

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Q&A:

Are dino nuggets already cooked?

Most dino nuggets come precooked. You should always refer to the packaging of the dino nuggets you are using to confirm.

What kind of dipping sauce goes with Dino Nuggets?

The best dipping sauces for dino nuggets are ketchup, mustard, ranch, BBQ sauce, and honey mustard.

What To Serve With Dino Nuggets?

Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle Cut Fries
Air Fryer Ranch Broccoli
Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Ketchup, Ranch, Mustard, BBQ Sauce, or Honey for dipping

T-Rex, pterodactyl, and parasaurolophus dino nuggets on a gray plate next to broccoli trees, a cheese and carrot sun, and orange slice mounds.

Equipment Needed:

Air Fryer

Ingredients:

Frozen dino nuggets in a tan bowl on a white marble surface.

Dino Nuggets - You can use Tyson, Perdue, Yummy Dino Buddies, Costco, or whichever brand of Dino Nuggets you prefer.

Air Fryer Instructions:

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Black air fryer panel with a silver dial set to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes.

Place Dino Nuggets into air fryer in a single layer. Do not overlap.

Dino nuggets in a black air fryer basket on a wood cutting board.

Cook for 6 minutes until crispy. Flip halfway through.

Dino nuggets in a black air fryer basket.

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-3 minutes until crispy.

Pro Tips:

Cook Dino nuggets in a single layer with space in between each nugget. This is to ensure they cook evenly and get nice and crispy on the outside.
If you prefer your Dino Nuggets extra crispy, air fryer them for an additional 2 minutes.
The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.

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