Air Fryer Dino Nuggets
Cosori Recipe

Air Fryer Dino Nuggets

Nuggets With a Delicious Bite

Who says fun and healthy can't go hand in hand? Our Air Fryer Dino Nuggets are the perfect solution for parents looking to serve up a nutritious snack or meal that kids will love. Made with wholesome ingredients and cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer, these dino nuggets offer an alternative to traditional fried versions without sacrificing taste or texture. These are sure to bring a smile to any child's face and are a great way to make mealtime more enjoyable.

How to Pick Chicken

Color: Fresh chicken should have a pinkish color. If the flesh is gray or transparent, it's most likely not fresh. Avoid cosmetic damage, such as bruising or tears in the skin, which can affect the chicken's quality.  

Texture: Chicken should also be plump. When you press against it, the meat should be firm but somewhat springy, resuming its shape after a few seconds.  

Odor: Fresh chicken shouldn’t have an odor. If you notice any unpleasant smells, it’s likely the chicken is no longer fresh.    

Prep Time 1 Hour
cook Time 8 Mins
Servings 4
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Curated by:Chef Margaret

Fresh Ingredients

Scale:
YIELD 4 Serving
Per Serving
SERVING SIZE  1 
CALORIES  272.31 
PROTEIN  33.05 g
CARBOHYDRATES  20.65 g
FAT  5.80 g
FIBER  5.80 g 
SATURATED FAT  1.59 g
CHOLESTEROL  203.5 mg
SODIUM 700.96 mg 

Step by Step

Let's cook

PREPPING THE DINO NUGGETS

  1. Place the panko breadcrumbs into a food processor and blend until broken down into smaller pieces, then transfer to a shallow dish and set aside. 
  2. Place the chicken, 1 egg, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika into the food processor. Blend until the mixture is just smooth and incorporated.  
  3. Spread the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or dish and spread to ½-inch thickness. Freeze for 30 minutes. 
  4. Cut the mixture into shapes using a dinosaur cutter. Re-form any scraps of the chicken mixture back into a ½-inch-thick even layer and cut into shapes until you’ve used up all the chicken mixture. You may need to freeze again for 15 to 30 minutes to cut out clean shapes. Freeze all the shaped nuggets for 15 minutes.  
  5. Place the crisper plate into the COSORI Air Fryer basket. 
  6. Select the Preheat function and tap Start/Pause. 
  7. Place 2 eggs into a shallow dish and whisk until smooth. Dip each chicken nugget into the beaten egg, then into the panko breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Spray both sides with oil spray. 
  8. Place the nuggets onto the preheated crisper plate. 

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