Preheat your oven to 300°F. This ensures your rolls will bake evenly and come out perfectly soft and golden.
Carefully place your yeast dinner rolls on a baking pan and cover them with aluminum foil. This will help keep them moist while baking. Bake for about 15 minutes or until they are lightly browned. You want them to be fluffy, not dry.
While the rolls are baking, take a small microwave-safe bowl and add the butter. Heat it in the microwave in 10-second increments until it’s fully melted. Stir in the honey and brown sugar until everything is well combined.
As soon as the rolls are done, remove them from the oven and brush the tops evenly with the honey butter mixture using a silicone basting brush. This will give them a shine and enhance the flavor.
Next, preheat your air fryer to 390°F. You want it hot enough to make the chicken nuggets crispy.
Place the chicken nuggets in the air fryer in a single layer. Cook them for about 5 minutes. You’re looking for a golden brown color and a crispy texture.
After the chicken is done, place the rolls back in the oven uncovered for another 5 minutes to allow the tops to crisp up a bit more. Once they’re ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Once the rolls have cooled, gently remove them from the pan and place them on a separate plate or serving tray. Don’t forget to take the nuggets out of the air fryer as well.
Using a butter knife, make a horizontal cut halfway through each roll. Be gentle to keep them intact!
Finally, place a crispy chicken nugget inside each roll. If you like, drizzle a little more honey on top of the chicken minis for added sweetness. Keep them warm until you’re ready to serve!
