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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken

    Published: Mar 23, 2022 · Modified: Sep 1, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This air fryer frozen popcorn chicken makes our favorite treat faster and easier than ever. They always cook up perfectly golden on the outside and so tender and juicy on the inside.

    Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken dipped in ketchup.

    Frozen popcorn chicken is a great snack or even a fun dinner. Cooking it in the air fryer makes it even faster and tastier than ever!

    Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken

    This was inspired by my frozen corn dog air fryer recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing copycat McDonald's Buffalo Sauce recipe.

    Ingredients

    This is another super easy air fryer recipe that only takes one ingredient to make.

    • Frozen popcorn chicken

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    Instructions

    The easy train just keeps rolling along. It only takes 2 steps to make this recipe.

    Step 1: Prep

    Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees and spray your basket with nonstick cooking spray.

    Step 2: Air Fry the Popcorn Chicken

    Add the frozen popcorn chicken to the basket in a single layer and air fry for 10 minutes, flipping the popcorn chicken halfway through cooking.

    Hint: Be sure to flip your popcorn chicken so it gets nice and crispy on all sides.

    Closeup shot of bowlful of air fryer frozen popcorn chicken in bowl

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer.

    • Your Favorite Brand - Use your favorite brand for this recipe. They all work.
    • Your Favorite Varieties - Popcorn chicken comes in all kinds of flavors. Use your favorite.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this air fryer frozen popcorn chicken recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Spicy - Drizzle a little hot sauce on the popcorn chicken before cooking for a kick of heat.
    • Favorite Dipping Sauces - Change things up by trying all of your favorite dipping sauces. I'm sure you'll find the perfect dip recipe here!

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these air fryer frozen chicken nuggets.

    Storage

    Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Tips

    Even a recipe as easy as this one has some little things you can do to make it better. That's what you'll find below.

    • Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking.
    • Always place your popcorn chicken in a single layer.
    • Always spray your air fryer basket to prevent sticking.
    Closeup shot of hand holding a piece of air fryer frozen popcorn chicken dipped in ketchup.

    More Frozen Food Recipes

    Do you like frozen foods? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Air Fryer Frozen Egg Rolls
    • Frozen Pizza Burgers
    • Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Pot Pie

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about air fryer frozen popcorn chicken? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer.

    What is popcorn chicken?

    Popcorn chicken is chicken breast pieces that are breaded and then fried. They're called popcorn chicken because the pieces resemble popcorn.

    How long is this popcorn chicken good?

    It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    How do I reheat?

    Place your chicken in the air fryer and air fry for 3 to 3 minutes at 400 degrees.

    Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken dipped in ketchup.

    Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken

    Karin and Ken
    Air fryer frozen popcorn chicken comes out perfect every time. It's golden and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.
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    Prep Time 1 minute min
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Preheat Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 16 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 bag (25 oz) Popcorn Chicken your favorite brand
    • cooking spray
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    Instructions
     

    • Get out your frozen popcorn chicken.
      Bag of frozen popcorn chicken placed on a wooden table.
    • Place desired amount inside bowl.
      frozen popcorn chicken in bowl.
    • Preheat the airfryer to 400* for 5 minutes.
    • Lightly spray the air fryer basket and add the chicken in a single layer.
      frozen popcorn chicken placed in an air fryer basket.
    • Cook for 10 minutes. Stop halfway through cooking time to flip or adjust the chicken pieces.
      cooked popcorn chicken placed in an air fryer basket.
    • Remove from air fryer basket.
      cooked popcorn chicken in a white bowl next to a bowl of ketchup.
    • Serve with your favorite dip.
      Hand dipping air fryer frozen popcorn chicken into bowl of ketchup.
    • Enjoy!
      Hand dipping air fryer frozen popcorn chicken into bowl of ketchup with ketchup dripping off.
    • Every bite!
      air fryer frozen popcorn chicken in bowl with bite missing so chicken Inside is visible.
    Keyword air fryer popcorn chicken, Popcorn Chickenx
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