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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Chicken

    Frozen Popcorn Chicken in Air fryer

    Published: Sep 21, 2021 · Modified: Nov 30, 2021 by Rachna ·

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    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.

    Here are frozen treats in air fryer that you will love: frozen chicken wings in air fryer, frozen hash browns in air fryer, air fryer frozen chicken patties, frozen spring rolls air fryer, air fryer frozen tater tots, air fryer frozen fries, frozen pizza rolls in air fryer.

    popcorn chicken done in air fryer on a white plate with ketchup in the background.

    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.

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

    Stepwise pictures:

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

    frozen popcorn chicken in a steel 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.

    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

    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
     

    • 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.

    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
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    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

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