Frozen Popcorn Chicken In The Air Fryer
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Do you love popcorn chicken as much as I do? For this recipe all you need to do is put frozen popcorn chicken in your air fryer and it will turn out perfectly golden brown and crispy!
Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken
If you want an amazingly fast and easy recipe to make for dinner tonight, you should try frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer! Not only are they cooked to golden and crispy perfection, but they are so simple to make as well.
For this recipe I used the Kirkwood brand of popcorn chicken, but you can use any brand that you like!
Use your air fryer to cook frozen popcorn chicken to perfection by following the instructions below.
How to Cook Frozen Popcorn Chicken in the Air Fryer
I like to keep a bag of these popcorn chicken in the freezer so I have it on hand when I’m in the mood or just need a quick snack for some hungry kids!
All you need to make this recipe is your air fryer, non-stick cooking oil spray, and the frozen popcorn chicken!
The first step is to spray the air fryer basket with the non-stick cooking spray or brush it lightly with some vegetable or olive oil. This helps prevent the food from sticking to the basket.
Next pour in some of the frozen popcorn chicken. Make sure it is in a single layer and not on top of each other.
Then set the temperature to 400F for 8 minutes cook time.
After 4 minutes, take the basket out and shake it well to toss the popcorn chicken. This helps promote even browning on all sides.
Then return the basket to the air fryer and let it finish cooking.
When done, remove the popcorn chicken and enjoy warm!
Cooking Tips
- Let the chicken cool down slightly before serving to children.
- For this recipe, you don’t need to worry about defrosting. Just put the chicken in the air fryer right from frozen.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Chicken Popcorn
You can serve this delicious chicken bites on their own as a snack, or alongside some other sides for a more filling meal!
They are also great dipped in some ketchup or BBQ sauce!
Here are some ideas for what to serve with these popcorn chicken:
- Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli
- Rainbow Vegetables Recipe – Easy Healthy Oven Roasted Veggies!
- Instant Pot Steamed Sugar Snap Peas
You can serve some appetizers for a crowd or just enjoy for dinner as a family meal! Either way, adults and kids alike will love these popcorn chicken bites!
More Air Fryer Recipes
If you liked this recipe, you should try these other frozen air fryer recipes as well. These are some of my favorite go-to meals for fast and easy meals for my family!
- Frozen Air Fryer Potstickers
- Air Fryer Frozen Burrito
- Air Fryer Frozen Coconut Shrimp
- Roasted Sugar Snap Peas in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Frozen Corn Dogs
Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken
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Ingredients
- 1 Package frozen Popcorn Chicken
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Instructions
- First lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil.
- Then pour the chicken into the basket and make sure they are in a single layer.
- Then set the temperature to 400F for 8 minutes.
- After 4 minutes of cooking, remove the basket and shake to toss the popcorn chicken.
- Replace basket in the air fryer and let it finish cooking.
- When done, serve warm and enjoy!
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See also:
- Frozen Chicken Nuggets In The Air Fryer
- Frozen Chicken Wings In The Air Fryer
- Frozen Chicken Fried Steak In The Air Fryer
