Any'tizers popcorn chicken in the air fryer is sure to be a hit with your family! These bite-sized pieces of chicken are extra crispy when cooked in the air fryer and only take about 10 minutes to prepare. They are super juicy, flavorful, and delicious served with your favorite dipping sauces or alongside side dishes to make a filling meal!

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• How to cook Any'tizers popcorn chicken in air fryer
• What is popcorn chicken
• Pro tips
• Serving suggestions
• Sauces and dips
• Frequently asked questions
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If you have a bag of Tyson's any'tizers popcorn chicken in your freezer you know just how addicting and delicious it can be. Instead of having to make popcorn chicken from scratch this family-friendly freezer meal is already ready and just waiting to be devoured.

Frozen popcorn chicken is an amazing afternoon snack or appetizer for weekdays when you don't feel like cooking and game day or holiday parties when you need something quick to make for a crowd. The beauty of this recipe is that there isn't any prep involved, just stick the chicken right into the air fryer basket - no preheating or thawing required.

Air fryer popcorn chicken can be served as a filling meal with mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese or dipped in ketchup or barbecue sauce as a quick snack. No matter how you serve it, any'tizers popcorn chicken in the air fryer is sure to please!

How to cook Any'tizers popcorn chicken in air fryer

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. This helps the chicken cook evenly and achieve a crispy texture.
2. Take the Any'tizers Popcorn Chicken out of the freezer. Cook them from frozen for the best quality and texture.
3. Place the frozen popcorn chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding the basket to let hot air circulate around each piece, for even cooking and crispiness.
4. Put the basket into the air fryer and set the timer for 10 minutes. This time is ideal for a crispy exterior and juicy inside.
5. At the halfway mark, around 5 minutes, pause the air fryer and shake the basket gently. This helps rotate the chicken pieces for uniform cooking and browning.
6. After 10 minutes, check the chicken. They should be golden-brown and crispy. If needed, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
7. Carefully remove the popcorn chicken from the air fryer as they will be hot. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

What is popcorn chicken

Popcorn chicken was originally created by KFC for their fast food restaurants and in the many years since it has become a family favorite snack! To make it, chicken breasts are cut into bite-sized pieces then they are breaded and fried. This chicken is small and crunchy like popcorn and it's just as addicting.

If you like chicken nuggets, popcorn chicken is basically a smaller version of it but because of its size, popcorn chicken is also much crispier and crunchier!

Pro tips

Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking. Depending on the size of your air fryer, the chicken might be stacked on top of each other and that can cause uneven cooking. A quick shake of the basket solves this!

Don't thaw beforehand. Frozen fried foods cook up the best when cooked straight from the freezer. The frozen breading gets extra crispy instead of soggy, which can happen if it is thawed first.

If you are having trouble getting your chicken evenly browned and cooked through, try cooking half a bag at a time. The extra space in the air fryer might be helpful to achieve your desired level of crispiness.

For extra crispy chicken, add a few more minutes to the cooking time or add a little bit of oil spray to the chicken.

Serving suggestions

• Potato wedges, french fries, tater tots, twice-baked potatoes, or mashed potatoes.

• Onion rings or blooming onions

• Mac and cheese

• Garden salad or chopped salads

• Coleslaw, potato salad, or pasta salad

Sauces and dips

• Ketchup

• Honey mustard

• Barbecue sauce - regular or honey barbecue

• Ranch dip or buffalo ranch dip

• Honey buffalo dip

• Buffalo sauce

• Cheese dip

• Sweet and sour sauce

Frequently asked questions

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Hope you will like this Any'tizers popcorn chicken air fryer recipe as much as we do. Please rate the recipe if you made it and leave a comment below if you have any questions or suggestions.