Do you love Tyson Popcorn Chicken? Let us show you how to cook your favourite frozen Tyson popcorn chicken in air fryer. Perfect if you want your Tyson popcorn chicken crispy and quickly cooked.
You will love how easy it is to air fry Tyson popcorn chicken, and how you can rinse and repeat with any of your favourite popcorn chicken brands.
Tyson Popcorn Chicken
Just for fun I polled my readers of my Facebook group recently and asked them what food they hated as a kid and still hate now.
I got lots of replies about liver and onions, which was one of my favourite foods from childhood. I loved my grandad making it for me and my parents were always disgusted when I asked for it at home. Clearly, they were also on the liver and onions hater list.
But my biggest hate as a kid which I actually like now was KFC. They would be one when we stopped for food when travelling and I would look at the other outlets and find something else other than KFC.
I hated chicken on the bone and the thought of it filled me with dread.
But fast forward a few years and the hubby took me to KFC and promised me that they did a good amount of yummy chicken off the bone.
Well I fell in love.
Loved the crispy chicken. Loved the seasoning. Loved that I got a side of corn on the cob and loved the idea of going back again and again.
Well the boneless chicken that the hubby introduced me to at KFC was popcorn chicken and that started my popcorn chicken addiction.
No surprise then, that for the final day of our 6 days dedicated to Tyson frozen chicken that we are featuring Tyson Popcorn Chicken.
Tyson Frozen Chicken On Recipe This
Welcome to our Tyson frozen chicken series on Recipe This. A chance for the team at Recipe This to share with you delicious Tyson frozen food cooked in the air fryer.
Also, a chance to see which Tyson frozen chicken is the best for the air fryer.
View the full collection and fill your freezer with Tyson: Tyson Chicken Strips, Tyson Chicken Nuggets, Tyson Chicken Fries, Tyson Chicken Patties, Tyson Chicken Wings and let’s not forget about Tyson Teriyaki Chicken. But today it gets even better with Tyson popcorn chicken.
What Is Popcorn Chicken?
Popcorn chicken is a popular bite-sized chicken dish that was originally created by KFC.
It is made from small pieces of chicken that are coated in breadcrumbs or seasoned breading before being fried or cooked until crispy. The pieces are usually around the size of a small meatball, making them perfect for snacking, sharing or serving as part of a meal.
You can make popcorn chicken using different types of chicken, but one of the easiest ways to make it at home is with minced chicken. Simply shape the chicken into small pieces, coat them in a homemade breadcrumb mixture and cook until golden and crispy.
What To Do With Popcorn Chicken?
Air fry it!
Popcorn chicken in the air fryer is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to enjoy this crispy chicken favourite.
Whether you are making homemade KFC-style popcorn chicken or cooking Tyson frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer, the results are delicious.
The air fryer gives each bite a crispy coating on the outside while keeping the chicken tender and juicy inside. It has all the flavour and crunch of deep-fried popcorn chicken, but with less oil and fewer calories.
Can You Air Fry Popcorn Chicken?
Yes, you can air fry popcorn chicken, and it turns out brilliantly.
You have two options:
- Make your own homemade KFC-style air fryer popcorn chicken
- Cook frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer for a quick and easy snack
Both methods are simple, and the air fryer is perfect for creating crispy chicken bites without the mess of deep frying.
Which Frozen Popcorn Chicken In Air Fryer Is The Best?
Our favourite frozen popcorn chicken for the air fryer is Tyson, but there are plenty of other options you can try.
Tyson Any’tizers popcorn chicken is one of the most popular choices, but you can also use other brands such as Kroger popcorn chicken, Publix popcorn chicken, Costco popcorn chicken, Aldi popcorn chicken, or Kirkwood popcorn chicken.
You can even use the air fryer to reheat KFC popcorn chicken and bring back its crispy coating.
Whatever brand you choose, frozen popcorn chicken in the air fryer is a quick and easy way to enjoy crispy chicken bites whenever you fancy them.
Tyson Popcorn Chicken Air Fryer Ingredients
Chicken – To air fry frozen popcorn chicken, we recommend Tyson frozen popcorn chicken pieces, but any frozen boneless chicken will work well in the air fryer.
Optional – If you would like your air fryer frozen popcorn chicken more crispy, the best option is to spray the tops of them with some olive oil spray and then air fry for a couple of minutes at the highest setting (usually 200c/400f).
Can You Recommend An Air Fryer?
I often get asked which air fryers I recommend and which one I use. In 95% of our air fryer recipes, we use either the Philips Air Fryer XL or the Cosori XL because they are the best ones, we have found out of many air fryers we have tried over the years. You can click on the links above and read up on them. But if you would rather have a dual air fryer we recommend this Ninja Dual (make sure you order the right one as not all are good) or the Philips Dual.
How To Air Fry Tyson Popcorn Chicken?
- Load. Place your frozen popcorn chicken in air fryer basket. Spreading them out so that they are all on one layer so that they will get nice and crispy.
- Cook. Next air fry Tyson popcorn for 8 minutes at 170c/340f or until crispy to your liking.
- Serve. Next serve your air fryer Tyson popcorn chicken with your favourite sauces.
How Long To Cook Popcorn Chicken In Air Fryer?
Frozen popcorn chicken air fryer time is JUST 8 minutes at 170c/340f. As long as you don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket you will have perfect crispy popcorn chicken from frozen in just 8 minutes!
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This Tyson popcorn chicken air fryer recipe is an updated post and was originally shared on Recipe This in 2020.
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Tyson Popcorn Chicken In Air Fryer
Ingredients
Kitchen Gadgets:
Tyson Popcorn Chicken Ingredients:
- 1 Pack Frozen Tyson Popcorn Chicken
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.
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Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope they will like it.
What a fab idea to eat tyson in the air fryer! am going to experiment with different tyson foods, the popcorn looks fantastic!
This is totally speaking to me – I have been really bored with the chicken I’ve been making. Thank you!
I love popcorn chicken in the air fryer. Much more crispy compared to when i used to oven bake it.