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McNuggets are a trademark product sold by Mcdonald’s that will set Britons back around £4 a time. But savvy shoppers have found a budget alternative that tastes exactly the same when cooked in the air fryer. The raved-about product is a 25-bag of frozen chicken nuggets from Home Bargains – and shoppers have gone crazy for their authentic taste. <\/p>\n
Sharing his excitement about the nuggets in the Facebook group “Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group”, admin Joe Stutter showed off the sweet deal.<\/p>\n
He told the group’s 2.2million members that he discovered the dupe nuggets when shopping in his local Home Bargains store – a retailer known for its affordable prices.<\/p>\n
The bargain-hunter picked up the bag of 25 chicken nuggets from the freezer aisle, which come in recognisable packaging. <\/p>\n
As stated on the bag, the product boasts 100 percent chicken breast with a crispy battered coating.<\/p>\n
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While Joe paid just £2.65 for 25 of the McNuggets dupes, those who order from the fast food chain should expect to pay £3.79 for a six-pack of nuggets, according to the Mcdonald’s app.<\/p>\n
A box of nine costs £4.49 while a mega share box of 20 retails for £5.49 on the app. <\/p>\n
Though it’s easy to be impressed by the low price, the nuggets were raved about for their authentic taste too.<\/p>\n
In fact, many of the Facebook group members who had also tried them claimed that the taste was no different to the McNuggets recipe.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> One person commented on Joe’s post to say that their young grandson was unable to taste the difference and “totally” believes the Home Bargains nuggets are by McDonald’s.<\/p>\n Others commented on their “nice” taste, with one person noting that they are “so good done in the air fryer”.<\/p>\n Even without the same deep oil-frying cooking method, a fellow nuggets fan said they “taste just like McDonald’s”, which is why she “loves” them.<\/p>\n But with so many people trying to get their hands on them, shoppers will have to keep a close eye on their local Home Bargains store.<\/p>\n While the budget retailer does sell food and drink online, it excludes frozen products – including chicken nuggets.<\/p>\n However, those on the hunt for alternatives could also consider Aldi which sells a similar product.<\/p>\n Sold in a smaller pack of 12 (300g) for just £1.99, Mcdonald’s lovers can even enjoy a side of three dips.<\/p>\n Packaged in an uncanny box to those sold at the fast food chain, the frozen nuggets are branded as “battered chicken”.<\/p>\n The box also contains separate servings of BBQ dip and sweet chilli dip – both of which are available on the McDonald’s menu.<\/p>\n Aldi shoppers who have tried the dupe took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the cheap “fakeaway” product.<\/p>\n One person wrote: “Frozen Mcdonalds style chicken nuggets and selects in Aldi are fab.”<\/p>\n Another said: “My kids say they are exactly like the McDonalds ones.”<\/p>\n
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