Frozen Popcorn Chicken in Air fryer

Air fryer frozen popcorn chicken is quick, easy and super crunchy. It is done in minutes and is a perfect snack or appetizer. No need to thaw.

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.

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Tips and Tricks:

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.

Stepwise pictures:

1. Take frozen popcorn chicken from the packet into a bowl.

2. Preheat air fryer at 200C or 390F for 5 minutes. Place frozen popcorn chicken pieces into the basket. Leave any excess breading behind.

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.

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.

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:

Air fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken

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 10 votes

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Cook Time 18 mins

Total Time 18 mins

Course Accompaniment | Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 283 kcal

Equipment

• Air fryer

Ingredients

 

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• 1 lb. frozen popcorn chicken or 500 gm.

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.

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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

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