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    Frozen Popcorn Chicken In Air Fryer

    Published: Oct 19, 2021 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer is the perfect tasty bite! A fast and easy dinner or snack, frozen popcorn chicken can be cooked in about 10 minutes.

    Plate of chicken bites.

    Looking for a fast snack, appetizer, or main meal? Frozen popcorn chicken bites are sure to satisfy and can be made in minutes.

    Popcorn chicken is bite size pieces of chicken that has been breaded and fried. Basically small chicken nuggets. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce like honey mustard or BBQ sauce for a family favorite meal.

    Other air fryer chicken recipes to try:

    • Air fryer frozen chicken patties
    • Air fryer frozen chicken strips
    • Air fryer chicken breast
    • Air fryer BBQ chicken

    Ingredients needed

    Frozen popcorn chicken – Choose your favorite brand like Tyson popcorn chicken, Perdue, Banquet, or store brand.

    Air Fryer – I made this using a 5.8 quart Cosori Air Fryer. This model has a square basket and a great option for a family. You can read my full review to see if it would be good for you.

    How to make frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer

    This chicken couldn’t be easier to make and is cooked straight from frozen and no extra oil required.

    Step one: Place frozen chicken in air fryer basket. Spread out into a single layer.

    Step two: Cook at 400 degrees F for a total of 10 minutes. Make sure to shake or flip chicken over about halfway through cooking, around the 5 minute mark. Serve hot.

    Optional: You can add a little extra seasoning immediately after cooking while they are still hot. Try a little sprinkle of seasoned salt, garlic powder, or even cayenne pepper for an extra flavor boost.

    Bag of popcorn chicken.

    Recipe tips

    • Make sure to spread out the popcorn chicken pieces in a single layer. You want to make sure the hot air is able to circulate around the chicken for even cooking.
    • Cooking time may very depending on your air fryer, brand of chicken, and how crispy you prefer your chicken.
    • If you like extra crispy chicken, add 2-3 minutes or cook time.
    • You might need to cook in 2-3 batches depending on how much chicken you are cooking.

    How to serve

    These tasty chicken bites are great served along side a dipping sauce. Some of our favorites are:

    • Copycat Polynesian sauce
    • Copycat Chick-Fil-A sauce
    • Boom Boom sauce
    • Zesty sauce
    • Copycat Red Robin campfire sauce
    • Copycat Wingstop ranch

    These small pieces of fried chicken can also be served in a roll for a sandwich, in a wrap, or to top a salad.

    How to store

    Have leftovers? Let the chicken cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    To reheat, place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

    Hand dipping chicken in ketchup.

    More easy air fryer frozen recipes

    Frozen foods cook up fast and crispy in the air fryer. Here are a few of our favorites:

    • Air fryer popcorn shrimp
    • Air fryer frozen okra
    • Air fryer frozen crab cakes
    • Air fryer frozen bagel bites
    • Air fryer frozen jalapeno poppers
    Plate of chicken bites.
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    Frozen Popcorn Chicken In Air Fryer

    Frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer is fast and easy. Great for a simple meal or appetizer.
    Prep Time2 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time12 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fryer, popcorn chicken
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 200kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb frozen popcorn chicken

    Instructions

    • Place frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer basket. Make sure to spread out into a single layer for even cooking.
    • Cook at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Shake or flip the chicken. Continue cooking another 5 minutes.

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    Notes

    • Make sure to spread out the popcorn chicken pieces in a single layer. You want to make sure the hot air is able to circulate around the chicken for even cooking.
    • Cooking time may very depending on your air fryer, brand of chicken, and how crispy you prefer your chicken.
    • If you like super crispy chicken, add 2-3 minutes or cook time.
    • You might need to cook in 2-3 batches depending on how much chicken you are cooking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g
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    Comments

    1. Charlie Trotter

      March 22, 2022 at 5:21 pm

      This is an amazing…and it looks soo yummy & sound so delicious…i will trying to make it …Thanks for sharing….
      Love it!

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    2. Charcoal Grills

      March 20, 2022 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so good! Everyone at my house will love it. And
      i would certainly attempt it after reading this post.

      Reply
    3. Kenzie

      February 12, 2022 at 3:39 am

      Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope they will like it.

      Reply

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