Air Fryer Hack: Frozen Popcorn Chicken, Quick And Easy!

Cooking frozen popcorn chicken in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to make a tasty snack. All you need to do is place the frozen chicken in the air fryer, making sure it's in a single layer, and cook at 400°F (200°C) for around 10 minutes. You can then serve with your favourite dipping sauce.

Cooking times and temperatures

If you want your popcorn chicken to be extra crispy, you can cook it for a little longer. It's important to remember to give the air fryer basket a shake halfway through cooking (around the 4- or 5-minute mark) to ensure even cooking and browning.

How to spread out the chicken

To cook frozen popcorn chicken in an air fryer, you will need to spread the chicken out in a single, even layer. This will ensure that the chicken cooks and crisps up evenly. If your air fryer is not big enough to fit all the chicken in a single layer, you will need to cook the chicken in two batches or reduce the amount of chicken you are cooking.

To spread the chicken out, you can use your hands or a utensil such as a spoon or spatula. Make sure that the chicken pieces are not touching or overlapping. You may need to move the chicken around a few times to get it into the perfect position.

It is important to note that you should not overcrowd the air fryer. If the chicken is too close together, it will not cook evenly and may become soggy. So, take your time to spread the chicken out nicely and evenly before turning on the air fryer.

How to get the chicken crispy

To get your chicken crispy, make sure you spread the pieces out in one even layer in the air fryer basket. This will ensure they cook and crisp up evenly. You can also lightly spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil before adding the chicken. If you want your chicken extra crispy, you can cook it for a little longer than the recommended 8-12 minutes.

How to serve the chicken

To serve the chicken, remove it from the air fryer and let it cool down slightly before serving to children. You can serve it with your favourite dipping sauce.

If you want the chicken to be extra crispy, you can cook it for a bit longer. You can also lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil before adding the chicken.

How to cook the chicken in batches

If your air fryer isn't big enough to fit all the chicken in one go, you'll need to cook the chicken in batches. First, lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil. Then, pour in some of the frozen popcorn chicken, making sure it is in a single layer and not on top of each other. Set the temperature to 400°F (200°C) and air fry for 8-12 minutes until heated through. After 4-5 minutes, take the basket out and shake it well to toss the chicken. This helps promote even browning on all sides. Then return the basket to the air fryer and let it finish cooking. Repeat this process until you've cooked all the chicken.

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