How to Cook Tyson Dino Nuggets in the Air Fryer

The air fryer is my favorite cooking and reheating method as it takes less time and is healthier than other methods. Here is how to cook Tyson Dino Nuggets in the air fryer.

Why Should You Cook Tyson Dino Nuggets in the Air Fryer?

There are many options you can use to cook frozen food, and the air fryer is just one of them. I like cooking Tyson Dino Nuggets in an air fryer over the microwave, oven, or deep fryer for several reasons.

By using the microwave, your Tyson Dino Nuggets may become soggy, while in the air fryer, they will end up crispy and golden. Meanwhile, while the oven will likely give you the same results as the air fryer, cooking the nuggets will require more time due to the fact you will have to preheat the oven.

Using the deep fry method to cook your chicken nuggets will mean additional calories. As a result, cooking them in the air fryer is great if you are looking for lower-calorie chicken nuggets instead.

Why are Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets So Good?

Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets are appealing to the eyes, and your kids will love them. They also taste amazing and are well-loved by adults as well.

Are Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets Made of Real Chicken?

According to the package, Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets are made from real chicken, and more specifically, from boneless, skinless chicken breasts with some rib meat. However, Tyson also makes a vegetarian variety from soy protein concentrate and other ingredients.

Are Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets Healthy?

Tyson claims that its chicken nuggets are healthy, as they are made from boneless, skinless chicken breasts which are free from antibiotics and hormones. Additionally, they do not include any preservatives or artificial ingredients.

Other Brands That Have Dino Nuggets

• Yummy Dino Buddies
• Perdue Farms
• John Soules Foods
• Golden Platter
• Wellshire Farms

How Long Should You Cook Tyson Dino Nuggets in the Air Fryer?

Dino chicken nuggets are flatter than regular chicken nuggets and cook about 2 minutes faster. As a result, your frozen Tyson Dino Nuggets will only require between 10 to 12 minutes to fully cook.

How Should You Serve Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer?

You can serve your Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce alongside some fries to make a complete meal. Here are some of the best dipping sauces you can serve with your chicken nuggets:

• Hot Mustard
• BBQ Sauce
• Ketchup
• Yum Yum Sauce
• Sweet and Sour Sauce
• Mediterranean Sauce

The Best Sides for Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets

Besides fries, you can serve your Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets with whatever side you like. Just simply treat the nuggets as a protein source and build on that. Here are some dishes that go well with the chicken nuggets:

• Potato Wedges
• Mashed Potatoes
• Cubed Potatoes
• Cauliflower Steak
• Air Fryer Broccoli
• Sautéed Veggies
• Glazed Carrots

Recipe Tips

• You don’t need to preheat the air fryer, but it will result in the nuggets cooking a little faster.
• There is no need to thaw your Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets. Just put them into the air fryer from frozen.
• Don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket and either shake the basket or flip the nuggets halfway through the cooking time to ensure they cook evenly.

The Ingredients and Tools You Will Need

• Tyson Dino Fun Nuggets
• Dipping Sauce, such as ketchup or barbecue sauce
• Air fryer
• Kitchen tongs

Tyson Dino Nuggets Air Fryer Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F.
2. Once the air fryer is preheated, add the Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets in an even layer, ensuring there is some space between them.
3. Air fry the chicken nuggets for 5 minutes; then, either flip them or shake the basket so they cook evenly. If desired, spray both sides with cooking spray.
4. Air fry the frozen Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Remove the Dino Chicken Nuggets from the air fryer and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tyson Dino Nuggets Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 190
• Total Fat 11g 17%
• Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
• Cholesterol 14mg 5%
• Sodium 380mg 16%
• Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
• Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
• Protein 10g

How to Cook Tyson Dino Nuggets in the Air Fryer

Author: Emily Hill Cooking Method:Air Fryer Courses:Air Fryer Recipes, American, Breakfast

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 1 minuteCook time: 8 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 9 minutesServings:4 servingsCalories:190 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

The air fryer is my favorite cooking and reheating method as it takes less time and is healthier than other methods. Here is how to cook Tyson Dino Nuggets in the air fryer.

Ingredients

• 1 box Tyson Dino Fun Nuggets
  
• Dipping Sauce, such as ketchup or barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F.
   
2. Once the air fryer is preheated, add the Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets in an even layer, ensuring there is some space between them.
   
3. Air fry the chicken nuggets for 5 minutes; then, either flip them or shake the basket so they cook evenly. If desired, spray both sides with cooking spray.
   
4. Air fry the frozen Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Remove the Dino Chicken Nuggets from the air fryer and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.
   

Video

Notes

• You don’t need to preheat the air fryer, but it will result in the nuggets cooking a little faster.
• There is no need to thaw your Tyson Dino Chicken Nuggets. Just put them into the air fryer from frozen.
• Don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket and either shake the basket or flip the nuggets halfway through the cooking time to ensure they cook evenly.