How to Cook Frozen Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer –Have you ever tried to cook frozen fried chicken in the air fryer? I know it sounds crazy, but I did, and I was pleasantly surprised.
Air frying is a cooking method that has become popular in recent years because of its health benefits. It’s also great for people who don’t have an oven, or want to cook without using oil. This recipe will teach you how to cook frozen fried chicken in the air fryer so that it comes out crispy and delicious!
Air frying frozen breaded chicken breasts has never been easier. You will find that the outside crus comes out both crispy and crunchy, while the inside of each piece remains moist, tender nad soft! This is a perfect balance that you wouldn’t find in oven-baked versions. Plus, because air fryers cook from all sides evenly at once rather than heating up one end more intensely like an oven does, there’s no chance your food will be overcooked or undercooked depending on which side was sitting closest to the heat source!
Air frying chicken breasts is easy to do and creates crispy, golden outside layers while the inside stays moist. I prefer using an air fryer over baking because it distributes heat more evenly during cooking.
If you have been looking for some great Air Fryer Chicken Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA, AIR FRYER KUNG PAO CHICKEN, AIR FRYER CLASSIC CHICKEN TENDERS (TENDERLOINS), and LEMON PEPPER AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS.
Ingredients Needed To Make Frozen Fried Chicken In The Air Fryer
Package of Frozen Fried Chicken
How to Cook Frozen Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F (for 5 minutes, air fryer setting). Place chicken on the air fryer tray or in the air fryer basket. Set the time for 20 minutes. Check to make sure your chicken is fully cooked before removing it.
Tips For Making Frozen Fried Chicken In The Air Fryer:
- This recipe will work in any Air Fryer Basket or Oven Models. I have made this several times during the years, in the Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Vortex, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and other models. The recipe will remain the same.
- The cooking time will ultimately be determined by how thick and big your fried chicken is, so for best results, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- You do not need to spray your basket before adding the chicken. I have never found that the frozen fried chicken sticks, as it cooks up in the Air Fryer.
- For best results, do not crowd the air fryer basket. This is one recipe that you really want to use the hot air from the Air Fryer to crisp up and cook your chicken perfectly!
- Keep your frozen chicken frozen until you add it to the air fryer.
What Types of Frozen Fried Chicken Will This Work With?
I have tried this recipe with several different brands, some of my favorites are:
- Banquet Fried Chicken
- Stouffer’s Classic Fried Chicken
- Tyson Fried Chicken
- Costco Fried Chicken
More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes:
- AIR FRYER CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
- AIR FRYER KUNG PAO CHICKEN
- EASY AIR FRYER CLASSIC CHICKEN TENDERS (TENDERLOINS)
- LEMON PEPPER AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS
- AIR FRYER GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN WINGS
- EASY AIR FRYER CRISPY HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN
- AIR FRYER CHICKEN FAJITAS
- AIR FRYER HONEY BALSAMIC CHICKEN
How to Cook Frozen Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer
How to Cook Frozen Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer --Have you ever tried to cook frozen fried chicken in the air fryer? I know it sounds crazy, but I did, and I was pleasantly surprised.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces frozen fried chicken
- Or 1 package of any breaded or frozen fried chicken
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F (for 5 minutes, air fryer setting)
- Place chicken on the air fryer tray or in the air fryer basket.
- Set the time for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Check to make sure your chicken is fully cooked before removing it.
- Plate, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Tips For Making Frozen Fried Chicken In The Air Fryer:
- This recipe will work in any Air Fryer Basket or Oven Models. I have made this several times during the years, in the Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Vortex, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and other models. The recipe will remain the same.
- The cooking time will ultimately be determined by how thick and big your fried chicken is, so for best results, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- You do not need to spray your basket before adding the chicken. I have never found that the frozen fried chicken sticks, as it cooks up in the Air Fryer.
- For best results, do not crowd the air fryer basket. This is one recipe that you really want to use the hot air from the Air Fryer to crisp up and cook your chicken perfectly!
- Keep your frozen chicken frozen until you add it to the air fryer.
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