• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Rachna cooks logo

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Beginner Recipes
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
    • Rice Dishes
    • Meat/Seafood
      • Chicken
      • Fish
      • Prawn | Shrimp
    • Festival
      • Diwali
      • Navratri
    • Pickle
    • Rotis
      • parathas
  • Cookbooks
  • Contact
  • Others
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Health & Fitness
      • Health
      • Fitness
  • Soup
  • Salad
  • Curry
  • Dry vegetable
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Air fryer Recipes
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • Subscribe
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Air fryer Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Recipes
    • Cookbooks
    • Subscribe
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Chicken

    Tyson Popcorn Chicken in Air fryer

    By Rachna Published: Sep 21, 2021 · Modified: May 29, 2024 10 Comments

    Jump to Recipe
    Buy My Air fryer ecookbooks Here
    • 7shares
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Flipboard
    • Reddit
    • 7shares

    Air fryer Tyson popcorn chicken is quick, easy and super crunchy. It is done in minutes and is a perfect snack or appetizer.

    No need to thaw. From frozen chicken wings in air fryer to frozen hash browns in air fryer and air fryer frozen chicken patties, they all turn out so good.

    With my air fryer, I no longer deep fry any of the frozen goodies that I have in my freezer.

    They turn out super crispy and so nicely cooked right from freezer into the air fryer.

    Most often you don't even need to spray with oil because these frozen goodies already have them.

    Here are frozen treats in air fryer that you will love: frozen spring rolls air fryer, air fryer frozen tater tots, air fryer frozen fries and frozen pizza rolls in air fryer.

    popcorn chicken done in air fryer on a white plate with ketchup in the background.
    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love this Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Expert Tips
    • Air fryer Instructions
    • Oven Instructions
    • Storage Instructions:
    • 📖 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Reviews

    Why You'll Love this Recipe

    1. Healthier Alternative: Air fryer offers the same crispy results as deep-frying but with significantly less oil.

    It's a healthier alternative without compromising on taste.

    2. Quick and Easy: Tyson Popcorn Chicken in the air fryer is simple and straightforward.

    Especially loved by teens, college students and busy people.

    3. Versatile: This recipe can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion and your mood.

    Top it with some buffalo sauce for a game night or pair it with some salad for a light meal.

    4. Crowd Pleaser: These bite-sized treats are loved by everyone.

    Whether you're cooking for your kids or for a group of friends, it's sure to be a hit.

    Ingredients

    Tyson Popcorn Chicken: You can use Tyson frozen popcorn chicken.

    Any other brands from the freezer section of your grocery store work well too.

    Oil: Oil is needed only for spraying or brushing the air fryer basket. This is optional.

    Tyson popcorn chicken pack

    Variations and Substitutions

    1. Chicken: If you can't find Tyson Popcorn Chicken, any brand of frozen popcorn chicken will do.

    Banquet popcorn chicken, Aldi popcorn chicken, Kroger popcorn chicken, Kirkwood popcorn chicken can be used too.

    2. Cooking Method: If you don't have an air fryer, you can also cook this in the oven.

    Expert Tips

    1. Preheat the air fryer. Directly add the frozen popcorn chicken from the packet. Air fry and serve.

    2. There is no need to add any oil since the frozen popcorn chicken already has oil.

    3. I throw in the entire batch at one go in my air fryer. Remember to shake the basket 2-3 times for even cooking.

    You can also do a smaller batch where you cook the chicken in one row for faster cooking.

    4. You can do it for a couple of minutes if you want more browning.

    5. Serve hot with dip of your choice. Even ketchup works great.

    one popcorn chicken in focus done in air fryer with others blurred on a white plate

    Air fryer Instructions

    1. Take Tyson Anytizer popcorn chicken or any other brand of frozen popcorn chicken from the packet into a bowl.

    frozen popcorn chicken in a steel bowl

    How long to cook frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer

    2. Preheat air fryer at 200C or 390F for 5 minutes.

    Place Tyson Anytizer popcorn chicken in the air fryer basket. Leave any excess breading behind.

    frozen popcorn chicken placed in air fryer basket ready to go into air fryer

    3. Air fry for about 12-14 minutes at 200C or 390F till crispy and done.

    Shake the basket about 3 times during this air frying time for even cooking.

    golden air fried popcorn chicken ready in the basket

    4. If you are doing this quantity in two batches then each batch should take about 9-10 minutes at 200C or 390F.

    Serve hot with the dip of your choice.

    a close up shot of golden popcorn chicken already air fried

    Oven Instructions

    Preheat oven to 400F or 200C.

    Spread Tyson Popcorn Chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray. This gives it a nice brown colour and crunch.

    Cook for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is heated through and crispy.

    Remove from the oven and serve immediately with dip of choice.

    Storage Instructions:

    1. These are best consumed hot off the air fryer.

    2. In case you want to store them, remember not to freeze.

    You can keep them in an air tight container in the fridge upto 2 days.

    Heat in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes before serving.

    Here's the recipe card:

    📖 Recipe Card

    Tyson Popcorn Chicken in Air fryer

    Rachna Parmar
    Frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer turns out super crunchy and perfectly cooked. No added oil needed. Perfect for a super quick appetizer or main.
    5 from 54 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe Saved Recipe
    Cook Time 18 minutes mins
    Total Time 18 minutes mins
    Course Accompaniment | Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 283 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb. frozen popcorn chicken or 500 gm.

    Do you want to save this recipe?

    Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get more great recipes and tips from us each week!

    Invalid email address. Please enter again.

    Awesome! Check your email for your saved recipe.

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat air fryer at 200C or 390F for 5 minutes. Take frozen popcorn chicken from the packet right into the preheated air fryer basket.
    • Air fry for about 12-14 minutes at 200C or 390F till crispy and done. Shake the basket about 3 times during this air frying time.
    • If you are doing this quantity in two batches then each batch should take about 9-10 minutes at 200C or 390F.
    • Serve hot with the dip of your choice.

    Video

    Notes

    1. These are best consumed hot off the air fryer.
    2. There is no need to spray or add extra oil as the frozen chicken already has oil in the breading.
    3. Air fry for a couple of minutes more if your chicken looks a bit lighter or underdone.
    4. In case you want to store them, remember not to freeze. You can keep them in an air tight container in the fridge upto 2 days. Heat in air fryer for 2-3 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6.75gTrans Fat: 0.1gSugar: 0.1g
    Tried this recipe?Let me know on Instagram @rachna.parmar or tag #rachnacooks
    Check out our Food videos Subscribe to our Food channel for recipe videos

    If you liked the recipe, I request you to leave a star * rating. Thanks.

    • 7shares
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Flipboard
    • Reddit

    More Air Fryer Chicken

    • Delicious homemade chicken burger on a plate
      Air Fryer Chicken Burger
    • Chicken shawarma roll on a plate
      Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma
    • Chicken Manchurian curry served in a bowl
      Air Fryer Chicken Manchurian
    • Tandoori chicken wings served on a plate
      Tandoori Chicken Wings in Air Fryer and Oven

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Alisa Infanti says

      September 21, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      Popcorn chicken is the only form of chicken my son will eat and he loved this recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 22, 2021 at 12:06 pm

        Thank you Alisa.

        Reply
    2. Sharon says

      September 21, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't know that whipping up popcorn chicken could be so easy using the air fryer. Perfect for busy nights.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 22, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        I completely agree, Sharon.

        Reply
    3. Traci says

      September 21, 2021 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      Another reason to love the air fryer! What did we ever do before it? Thanks for sharing ... this one's perfect for the kiddos!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 22, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        Thank you Traci. Indeed, I use my air fryer daily.

        Reply
    4. Tavo says

      September 21, 2021 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for such an easy and well-explained recipe! I am heading into the supermarket to get my ingredients!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 22, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        So happy to hear that, Tavo.

        Reply
    5. Toni says

      September 21, 2021 at 8:31 pm

      5 stars
      This is really a great recipe! My kids loved it! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        September 22, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        You are very welcome, Toni.

        Reply
    5 from 54 votes (49 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi and welcome!

    I am Rachna, a Certified Nutritionist and Health Coach. I help you eat healthy. I specialize in healthy recipes especially Air fryer recipes.

    I offer Health and Nutrition Coaching aimed at helping you achieve fat loss, healthy eating habits and more stamina and flexibility.

    More about me →

    HEALTHY RECIPES

    • 3 air fried corn on the cob on a white plate.
      Air fryer Corn on the Cob
    • Air fryer Mushrooms
    • Air fryer beet chips on a white plate
      Air fryer Beet Chips
    • Close up of air fried chickpeas in a bowl
      Air fryer Chickpeas
    • Delicious roasted zucchini in a white plate
      Air fryer Zucchini No Breading
    • a bowl of roasted peanuts in air fryer with a spicy coating.
      Air fryer Peanuts

    LATEST RECIPES

    • Close up of sprouted moong pakode on a plate
      Air Fryer Whole Moong Pakode
    • Close up of Gobi 65 on a plate
      Air fryer Gobi 65 | Cauliflower 65
    • Teriyaki salmon served on a plate.
      Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
    • Air fryer chicken thighs on a plate
      Easy, Crispy, and Totally Addictive – 17 Best Air Fryer Recipes for Newbies!
    • Chia seed pudding in a glass
      Say Goodbye to Boring Breakfasts. These 12 No-Egg Recipes Are a Protein Powerhouse!
    • If You Haven’t Tried These Vegetarian Indian Recipes Yet, You’re Seriously Missing Out!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    POLICIES

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Policy

    NEWSLETTER

    • Sign Up for emails and updates

    ABOUT

    • About
    • Contact
    • Media Kit

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog earns income from affiliate links and ads.

    Copyright © Rachna cooks 2025

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.