How to cook tyson popcorn chicken in air fryer

Searching for the perfect air fryer snack or appetizer? Frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer would be a good answer!

With nothing but your air fryer and your favorite brand of frozen popcorn chicken, you’ll be dipping away in minutes.

Popcorn chicken goes great with dipping sauces like plum or sweet and sour – and can be part of a quick and easy dinner!

How to cook tyson popcorn chicken in air fryer
Frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer turns out perfectly!

Recipe Tips/Substitutions

Before you make frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer, check out these recipe tips for best

  • You don’t have to add any extra oil to these frozen popcorn chickens. Most brands will have a breading that is ready to get crispy.
  • There’s also no need to defrost the popcorn chicken first – just take it out of the freezer and add it to the air fryer.
  • Be sure to spread out the frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer tray so that they all have room to cook and crisp up evenly.

We use this air fryer for our recipes and it has been great.

How to cook tyson popcorn chicken in air fryer

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Step by Step Instructions

To be honest, frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer is really simple to make. However, if you’d like to see exactly how we make ours, you can have a look at the process photos below.

Otherwise, skip to the bottom of the post for the detailed recipe card with cooking times and temperatures.

How to cook tyson popcorn chicken in air fryer
Place the popcorn chicken into the air fryer.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer.

Be sure to spread them out in one even layer so that they can cook and crisp up evenly. If can’t fit this amount of popcorn chicken into your air fryer, cook it in two batches or just make less.

How to cook tyson popcorn chicken in air fryer
Crispy popcorn chicken in the air fryer.

Cook the popcorn chicken for 10 minutes total. Remember to give the air fryer basket a shake halfway through (around the 5-minute mark).

If you want the popcorn chicken to be extra crispy, you can cook it for a bit longer.

How to cook tyson popcorn chicken in air fryer
Crispy air fryer popcorn chicken – ready to be dipped!

When done, remove the popcorn chicken from air fryer and serve it with your favorite dipping sauce. We like plum or sweet and sour sauce!

Storage Tips

Air fryer frozen popcorn chicken is best served hot out of the air fryer. You can store any leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge.

Depending on the brand, leftovers should stay relatively crispy and crunchy overnight until you either eat them cold (we did this and they were still good) or heat them again in the air fryer!

What to Serve Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken With

Air fried frozen popcorn chicken is best served with a tangy dipping sauce like plum sauce or sweet and sour sauce. It makes a great appetizer this way.

If you want to eat popcorn chicken as part of a larger meal, you can always make another side like frozen waffles fries or even homemade French fries!

If you liked these frozen popcorn chicken, you might also like these other frozen appetizers that are crispy and breaded!

  • Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
  • Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Strips
  • Air Fried Frozen Fish Sticks

How to cook tyson popcorn chicken in air fryer

  • 1 pound frozen popcorn chicken
  • your favorite dipping sauce

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Place the frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer. Be sure to spread them out in one even layer so that they can cook and crisp up evenly. If can’t fit this amount of popcorn chicken into your air fryer, cook it in two batches or just make less.

  • Cook the popcorn chicken for 10 minutes total. Remember to give the air fryer basket a shake halfway through (around the 5-minute mark). If you want the popcorn chicken to be extra crispy, you can cook it for a bit longer.

  • When done, remove the popcorn chicken from air fryer and serve it with your favorite dipping sauce. We like plum or sweet and sour sauce!

  • Cook time can vary by brand of popcorn chicken and the air fryer you have.
  • There’s no need to spray the chicken with oil or defrost the popcorn chicken first. Simply place the chicken into the air fryer from frozen.

Serving: 1g | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 346mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g

This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.

Course Chicken

Cuisine American

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How long should I cook frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer?

Air Fryer Instructions Add the frozen popcorn chicken to the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, turning them over with tongs or shaking the basket at the 5 minute mark. Transfer the popcorn chicken to a serving platter and serve with a dipping sauce.

How do you fix Tyson popcorn chicken in Airfryer?

Instructions.
Remove frozen popcorn chicken from the packaging..
Give it a quick shake to remove any loose bits of batter..
Place into your air fryer basket making sure that the popcorn chicken is not overcrowded..
Cook for 8 minutes at 170c/340f..
Serve with your favourite dipping sauce..

How long do you cook Tyson popcorn chicken?

PREFERRED METHOD: - Preheat oven to 400°F. - Place frozen chicken pieces on baking sheet. - Heat 15 to 20 minutes.

How do you cook Tyson frozen chicken in the air fryer?

Air Fry:.
Spray bottom of air fryer with a light coat of vegtable oil, if desired..
Arrange frozen chicken strips in a single layer on bottom tray..
Set air fryer to 300°F..
Heat strips for 12 - 14 minutes (no need to preheat air fryer)..
Let stand 1 to 2 minutes before serving..