Step One: Place the nuggets in the basket or on the tray of the AF and cook straight from frozen at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. I’ve also used the Air Fryer Reusable Liners as well and love both versions. Parchment Paper | I used the the Air Fryer Parchment Paper Liners to make the cleanup speedy on this one.
The same concept will work if you have the Pampered Chef, Gourmia, Chefman, Cosori or Nuwave basket versions. The Vortex also preheats where the Ninja doesn’t. the Instant Vortex cooks them faster, especially on the top shelf so if you have an oven or tray style, always check the time EARLIER than listed.
⏲️ Equipment and ToolsĪir Fryer | We used the Ninja Air Fryer next to our Instant Vortex Plus 7 in 1 to make a side by side comparison of the two machines. These are typically thinner than traditional traditional chicken nuggets, which means they are not only super fun to eat but they are wicked fast to cook. Tyson’s Dino Chicken Nuggets | Whether you choose to use the Tyson’s, Perdue’s, Foster Farms, Yummy Dino or Target’s Fresh Market Brand, they will all cook the same. ? Ingredients Mix Up the Sauces for Your Ingredients! Nobody is ever going to say chicken nuggets are healthy but using the air fryer is much healthier than the alternative. We no longer have to use the deep fryer to get the crispy exterior that we all crave. Healthier than Deep Frying | The option for deep frying food is off the table when using the fryer now. These are perfectly crispy without being overly crunchy.Ĭook From Frozen | There is no need to defrost just like with the Mrs T’s Pierogis, which saves even more time and allows you to decide at the last minute that this is what is going on the table for the kids tonight.
Because these are thinner than traditional nuggets, they crisp up fast.Ĭrispy Texture | Don’t worry about any soggy chicken nuggets when you are using the air fryer to make dinner. Give the kids their favorite Waffle Fries or Mini Corn Dogs (both air fried) to go right along with it.įast | This is so fas, taking just 8-10 minutes in total. ?️ Why This WorksĮasy to Make | How much more simple can it be than to throw these from the bag into the air fryer? Push “start” and dinner is well on its way. These yummy nuggets come out crispy and it will be hard to eat just one. These all natural chicken nuggets that are made more fun by serving them into dinosaur shapes are favorites for kids and adults alike.