Frozen Chicken Fries in Air Fryer

Are you searching for an easy, quick, and delicious snack? Make frozen chicken fries in air fryer. They are perfectly crispy and delicious. You can serve these chicken fries as a snack or as an appetizer for your parties.

Frozen chicken fries in air fryer is easy to make. However, you can also make homemade chicken fries in air fryer. They are super easy to make and taste so good. I love making both of them either fresh or frozen chicken fries in air fryer. My boyfriend loves fresh chicken fries but sometimes I don’t get enough time to make it from scratch. So, in such times frozen chicken fries are the best option.

If you have kids at your house, frozen chicken fries are a good alternative for chicken nuggets in air fryer.  I’ll be sharing with you both frozen and fresh chicken fries in air fryer. Some serving ideas, cooking tips, storage tips, and many more.

How to cook frozen chicken fries in an air fryer?

Cooking frozen chicken fries in air fryer is super easy. Take your favorite frozen chicken fries put it in the air fryer basket and it gets ready in no time. Here’s the step-by-step cooking process for you.

Ingredient for frozen chicken fries in air fryer:

• 1 bag of frozen chicken fries (I’ve used Tyson Chicken Fries)
• Non-Stick Cooking Spray (if your air fryer is not non-stick)

Instructions for frozen chicken fries in air fryer:

1. Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
2. Spray the air fryer basket with the non-stick cooking spray.
3. Place the frozen chicken fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overlap the chicken fries for the best result.
4. Cook the frozen fries at 200C/400F for 8-10 minutes. Flip or toss the chicken fries halfway through the cooking process.
5. Remove from the air fryer basket and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

 

You can find the frozen chicken fries recipe in the printable card below.

How to make homemade chicken fries in air fryer?

I love homemade food and love the whole process of cooking. For homemade chicken fries need a handful of ingredients. It comes out crunchy and packed with flavor. Let’s start with the recipe.

Ingredients for homemade chicken fries in air fryer:

• 2 chicken breasts cut into strips
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• ½ tablespoon paprika
• 2 eggs
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions for homemade chicken fries in air fryer:

1. First of all, cut the chicken breasts into strips. Approximately 1-inch thick and set aside.
2. Now put the oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the chicken breast strips. Mix them until well combined. Leave it to marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.
3. Take a mixing bowl beat the eggs put the breadcrumbs and paprika in a separate bowl and combine well.
4. Meanwhile preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
5. Now we’ll start to coat the chicken strips. Dip the marinated chicken strips into the egg batter one at a time. Then place it on the bread crumbs. Press the breadcrumbs on the chicken strips to coat it well.
6. Place the coated chicken strips into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overlap for the best result.
7. Cook at 200C/400F for 10-12 minutes. Flip them halfway through the cooking process. Cook them until they turn golden brown in color.
8. Remove the chicken fries from the basket and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

 

What to serve with frozen chicken fries?

Frozen chicken fries are best when served as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce.
We love frozen chicken fries with these sauces, you can try these to experiment.

• BBQ Sauce
• Bang Bang Sauce
• Hot and Sweet Ketchup
• Mustard Sauce
• Mayonnaise

Or you can serve these crispy frozen chicken fries with salad, sauteed veggies, or some frozen french fries, curly fries in air fryer, waffle fries in air fryer for perfect homemade fast food.

Cooking tips for frozen chicken fries in air fryer:

• Preheat your air fryer before cooking for the best result.
• Don’t defrost the frozen chicken fries, cook them completely frozen to avoid getting soggy/mushy.
• Don’t overcrowd the fries in the air fryer basket instead do in batches. This helps the fries to get crispier.
• While cooking homemade chicken fries spray a thin layer of cooking spray on the basket and over the fries to enhance the crispiness. Whereas for frozen chicken fries no need to spray the oil, as it contains enough itself.

What brand of frozen chicken fries is the best?

There are a lot of frozen chicken fries brands available in the market. You can choose any of your favorite brands for the recipe. However, here are some of the brands I recommend:

1. Tyson Any’tizers Homestyle Chicken Fries
2. Zabiha Halal Chicken Fries
3. Earth’s Best Organic Chicken Fries
4. Great Value Crispy Chicken Fries
5. Yummy Flamin’ Hot Chicken Fries
6. Janes Pub Style Chicken Fries

 

Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

How long do you cook frozen chicken fries in the air fryer?

You should cook the frozen chicken fries for 8-10 minutes at 200C/400F in the air fryer. Flip or toss the chicken fries halfway through the cooking process for the best result.

 

Can you cook chicken nuggets and fries together in an air fryer?

Yes, you can. Frozen french fries take a longer time to cook than chicken nuggets, so cook the fries ahead. Cook frozen french fries for 8 minutes add the chicken nuggets and cook for 12 minutes more. Your both chicken nuggets and fries will get ready. If you want a separate recipe you can check out here, air fryer frozen french fries, air fryer chicken nuggets.

Storage tips for frozen chicken fries in air fryer:

Frozen chicken fries are best when served hot and fresh. However, if you have any leftovers, you can store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. They are good for 2-3 days.
You can reheat them at 180C/355F for 3-4 minutes or until they are warm and have them.

 

Find more air fryer chicken recipes:

• Air fryer frozen chicken tenders
• Air fryer frozen chicken wings
• Chicken sausage in air fryer
• Frozen chicken patties in air fryer
• Air fryer orange chicken
• Frozen chicken breast in air fryer
• Air fryer lemon chicken
• Air fryer chicken levers

 

Equipment:
Air fryer

Course: Snack, Side dish, Main Course
Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time:10 minutes

Nutrition Facts,
Calories- 2711kcal | Fat- 17g | Saturated Fat- 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat- 9g | Monounsaturated Fat- 5g | Cholesterol- 26mg | Protein- 9g | Carbohydrate- 17 mg | Sodium- 567mg | Fiber- 1g

 

If you like frozen chicken fries in air fryer, look what else you can air fry:

• Frozen Fish Fillets in Air Fryer
• Frozen Breadsticks in Air Fryer
• Frozen Curly Fries in Air Fryer

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