Start by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). This step ensures that the chicken cooks evenly and becomes crispy.
If you choose, lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. This is optional as the chicken already contains oil from the breading.
Place the frozen Tyson Popcorn Chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure the chicken pieces cook evenly and get crispy.
You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Air fry the chicken for about 7-8 minutes. Then, shake the basket or use tongs to turn the chicken pieces for even cooking.
Continue to cook for another 7-8 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and heated through. The total cooking time should be around 15-16 minutes, but you should adjust based on your air fryer model and the size of the chicken pieces.
Ensure the chicken is cooked through. The pieces should be crispy on the outside and piping hot inside.
Serve the popcorn chicken hot, with your choice of dipping sauces such as barbecue, honey mustard, or ranch.