• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Rachna cooks logo

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Beginner Recipes
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
    • Rice Dishes
    • Meat/Seafood
      • Chicken
      • Fish
      • Prawn | Shrimp
    • Festival
      • Diwali
      • Navratri
    • Pickle
    • Rotis
      • parathas
  • Cookbooks
  • Contact
  • Others
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Health & Fitness
      • Health
      • Fitness
  • Soup
  • Salad
  • Curry
  • Dry vegetable
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Air fryer Recipes
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • Subscribe
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Air fryer Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Recipes
    • Cookbooks
    • Subscribe
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air fryer Frozen Foods

    Air Fryer Dino Nuggets

    By Rachna Published: Nov 6, 2023 · Modified: Nov 28, 2023 Leave a Comment

    Jump to Recipe
    Buy My Air fryer ecookbooks Here
    • 0share
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Flipboard
    • Reddit
    • 0share

    These dino nuggets in air fryer are a real hit with kids. Super easy to make as I make them from frozen to crispy in no time.

    Chicken nuggets are a delight any which way you eat them.

    While I make them from scratch many times, I also keep these frozen dinosaur nuggets in the freezer. 

    I mean, how cute are they! Who will say no to them?

    Air fried dino nuggets served on a plate.

    Convenient way to have a snack ready for kids party or even for hungry tummies in a rush.

    Best of all reheating chicken nuggets is a real breeze in air fryer in case you have leftovers.

    You can also check out these air fryer frozen foods recipes.

    So let’s check out the recipe.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Crispy Snacking: Air frying makes these nuggets evenly cooked and moist inside while making them crispy outside.

    Fast: So much quicker than baking, air frying dino nuggets are done in minutes.

    Healthier Option: Uses lesser oil than deep frying but achieves a similar crunch.

    Ingredients

    Dino Nuggets: I am using a pack of frozen dino nuggets.

    Whether you're using the popular Tyson dino nuggets or another brand from the freezer section of your grocery story, they all work just fine.

    Tyson fun nuggets pack

    Variations and Substitutions

    1. Vegetarian Option: You can find plant based dino nuggets in many stores these days. 

    They are as delicious and can be prepared in the same way.

    2. Homemade Nuggets: Feeling adventurous? Make your own dino-shaped chicken or veggie nuggets and use them in this recipe.

    If air frying them from fresh, you need to reduce the air frying time.

    3. Spice Lovers: Add a sprinkle of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce to up the heat.

    Dino nuggets after air frying served on a white plate.

    Serving Suggestions

    With dips: I love serving these Dino nuggets with a nice spicy dip like Sriracha sauce or even ranch.

    Fries: Fries and nuggets together are a classic combination. French fries or sweet potato fries, any work.

    Salad: If you are looking for something nourishing to pair with this breaded treat, then a nice vegetable salad works well.

    Instructions

    Air Fryer Instructions

    Preheat your air fryer to 400F or 200C for 4 minutes.

    Place dino nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring that they don't overlap.

    Frozen dino nuggets placed in air fryer basket for air frying.

    Air fry for 9 minutes at 400F or 200C till dino nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.

    That’s it, your cute dinosaur nuggets in air fryer are done.

    Crunchy golden dino nuggets in air fryer basket after air frying.

    Serve them hot.

    Oven Instructions

    Preheat your oven to 425F or 220C.

    Place the dino nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper ensuring they have enough space between them.

    Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping midway to ensure even cooking.

    Once golden brown and evenly cooked, take them out and serve hot.

    Expert Tips

    1. Avoid Overcrowding: For the crispiest dino nuggets, make sure they are not touching each other in the air fryer. 

    This ensures even air circulation.

    2.Check Doneness: Air fryer models can vary. 

    Always check a minute or two ahead of the suggested time to ensure your dino chicken nuggets are not overcooked.

    3. Leftovers: Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge for upto 2 days in an airtight container.

    Reheat dino nuggets in the air fryer by heating for 4-5 minutes at 400F or 200C.

    Here’s the recipe card:

    📖 Recipe Card

    Dino nuggets after air frying in air fryer basket

    Air fryer Dino Nuggets

    Rachna Parmar
    These crispy and delicious air fryer dino nuggets are a perfect snack. Ready in minutes, it is a quick and easy snack.
    5 from 38 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe Saved Recipe
    Cook Time 13 minutes mins
    Total Time 13 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 180 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Air fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • Frozen Dino Nuggets 16 pieces

    Do you want to save this recipe?

    Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get more great recipes and tips from us each week!

    Invalid email address. Please enter again.

    Awesome! Check your email for your saved recipe.

    Instructions
     

    Air Fryer Instructions

    • Preheat your air fryer to 400F or 200C for 4 minutes.
    • Place dino nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring that they don't overlap.
    • Air fry for 9 minutes at 400F or 200C till dino nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.
    • That’s it, your cute dinosaur nuggets in air fryer are done.
    • Serve them hot.

    Oven Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 425F or 220C.
    • Place the dino nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper ensuring they have enough space between them.
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping midway to ensure even cooking.
    • Once golden brown and evenly cooked, take them out and serve hot.

    Notes

    1. Avoid Overcrowding: For the crispiest dino nuggets, make sure they are not touching each other in the air fryer. 
    This ensures even air circulation.
    2. Check Doneness: Air fryer models can vary. 
    Always check a minute or two ahead of the suggested time to ensure your dino chicken nuggets are not overcooked.
    3. Leftovers: Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge for upto 2 days in an airtight container.
    Reheat dino nuggets in the air fryer by heating for 4-5 minutes at 400F or 200C.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4 nuggetsCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1g
    Tried this recipe?Let me know on Instagram @rachna.parmar or tag #rachnacooks
    Check out our Food videos Subscribe to our Food channel for recipe videos
    • 0share
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Flipboard
    • Reddit

    More Air fryer Frozen Foods

    • Trader Joe's chicken meatballs in air fryer basket
      Trader Joe's Frozen Chicken Meatballs in Air fryer
    • Frozen waffle fries after cooking in air fryer served in a white plate.
      Trader Joe's Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries in Air Fryer
    • Two air fried corn dogs served in air fryer basket.
      Air fryer Corn Dogs
    • Mac and cheese bites on a plate
      Trader Joe's Mac and Cheese Bites in Air fryer

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    5 from 38 votes (38 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi and welcome!

    I am Rachna, a Certified Nutritionist and Health Coach. I help you eat healthy. I specialize in healthy recipes especially Air fryer recipes.

    I offer Health and Nutrition Coaching aimed at helping you achieve fat loss, healthy eating habits and more stamina and flexibility.

    More about me →

    HEALTHY RECIPES

    • 3 air fried corn on the cob on a white plate.
      Air fryer Corn on the Cob
    • Air fryer Mushrooms
    • Air fryer beet chips on a white plate
      Air fryer Beet Chips
    • Close up of air fried chickpeas in a bowl
      Air fryer Chickpeas
    • Delicious roasted zucchini in a white plate
      Air fryer Zucchini No Breading
    • a bowl of roasted peanuts in air fryer with a spicy coating.
      Air fryer Peanuts

    LATEST RECIPES

    • Close up of sprouted moong pakode on a plate
      Air Fryer Whole Moong Pakode
    • Close up of Gobi 65 on a plate
      Air fryer Gobi 65 | Cauliflower 65
    • Teriyaki salmon served on a plate.
      Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
    • Air fryer chicken thighs on a plate
      Easy, Crispy, and Totally Addictive – 17 Best Air Fryer Recipes for Newbies!
    • Chia seed pudding in a glass
      Say Goodbye to Boring Breakfasts. These 12 No-Egg Recipes Are a Protein Powerhouse!
    • If You Haven’t Tried These Vegetarian Indian Recipes Yet, You’re Seriously Missing Out!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    POLICIES

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Policy

    NEWSLETTER

    • Sign Up for emails and updates

    ABOUT

    • About
    • Contact
    • Media Kit

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog earns income from affiliate links and ads.

    Copyright © Rachna cooks 2025

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.