Frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer is the best way to cook. They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Frozen popcorn chicken is the best snack you can serve in no time.
I love frozen popcorn chicken made in air fryer. My family also loves it because cooking frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer just takes 10 minutes. And serving them with your favorite dipping sauce is just so heavenly.
You can make a popcorn chicken air fryer recipe from the fresh chicken or buy some frozen popcorn chicken to save your time. I have mentioned some of the brands below you can choose accordingly and buy. Now let’s start with the recipe.
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How to make frozen popcorn chicken in an air fryer?
Making frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer is easy and simple. You don’t need to go through the preparation, you can throw the frozen popcorn chicken in the basket and cook for 10 minutes.
However, here’s the step-by-step process for cooking frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer.
Ingredients for frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer:
1 package frozen popcorn chicken (any brand)
Instructions to make frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer:
- First of all, preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
- Open the package and pour the desired amount of frozen popcorn chicken into the basket.
- Spread them in a single layer without overlapping for the best result.
- Cook at 200C/400F for 10 minutes, toss or flip the popcorn chicken halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove the popcorn chicken from the basket and serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
You can find the frozen popcorn chicken recipe on the printable card below.
Best Frozen popcorn chicken:
- Tyson Popcorn Chicken
- Foster Farm Popcorn Chicken
- Perdue Popcorn Chicken
- Farmpride Popcorn Chicken
- Banquet Popcorn Chicken
- TGI Friday’s Popcorn Chicken
Tips for making frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer
- Preheat your air fryer before cooking for the best result.
- No need to defrost the frozen popcorn chicken, take it out from the freezer, add it to the air fryer, and cook.
- No need to add extra oil since it already has oil in it.
- Spread the frozen popcorn chicken in a single layer for the best result.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Find more air fryer chicken recipes:
- Air Fryer Chicken nuggets
- Air Fryer Lemon chicken
- Air Fryer Orange chicken
- Frozen Chicken breast in Air Fryer
- Frozen Chicken Patties in Air Fryer
What to serve with frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer?
You can also serve your popcorn chicken with fried rice, noodles, french fries as a side dish and enjoy.
Best Dips for frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer:
Here are some of my recommendations to serve your popcorn chicken,
- Hot and sour ketchup
- Sweet tomato ketchup
- Mustard
- Barbecue sauce
- Ranch
- Mayonnaise
- Cheese Dip
Storage tips for frozen popcorn chicken:
Frozen popcorn chicken in an air fryer is best when served hot and fresh. However, if you have any leftovers put them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. It’s good for 2-3 days.
Before you store the popcorn chicken let them cool completely.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Can you air fry frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer?
Yes, you can air fryer popcorn chicken in an air fryer. Making popcorn chicken in air fryer is easy, simple, and quick.
Can you deep fry frozen popcorn chicken?
Yes, you can deep fry them instead of air frying.
What temperature do you cook frozen popcorn chicken in an air fryer?
Every air fryer functions differently. I made the frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer at 200C/400F in my Philips air fryer.
How long do you cook frozen popcorn chicken?
Frozen popcorn chicken air fryer cooking time is 10 minutes. Again it depends on how crunchy you want your popcorn chicken to be. You can add a minute or two more than the actual time.
How do you reheat popcorn chicken in air fryer?
Reheating in an air fryer is super simple. Place the leftover frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer basket and set the temperature at 150C/300F and reheat them for 4-5 minutes or until they are warm.
Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce. I’ve mentioned some of the dipping sauce above if you want some recommendations.
Equipment: Air fryer
Course: Snack, Side dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time:10 minutes
If you like frozen popcorn in air fryer, look what else you can air fry:
- Air Fryer Sugar Cookies
- Air Fryer Bacon
- Air Fryer Fried Cabbage
- Air Fryer Grilled Pineapple
- Air Fryer Snap Peas
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📖 Recipe
Frozen Popcorn Chicken in Air Fryer
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen popcorn chicken (any brand)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2 minutes.
- Put the desired amount of frozen popcorn chicken into the basket.1 package frozen popcorn chicken
- Cook at 200C/400F for 10 minutes, toss or flip the popcorn chicken halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove the popcorn chicken from the basket and serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
