How to cook frozen popcorn chicken

Got a bag of frozen popcorn chicken and you are wondering the best way to cook it for a quick and easy busy weeknight dinner. We’ve got 3 options for you, the air fryer, the oven and the microwave.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

Kitchen tongs
parchment paper (optional)
Meat thermometer (recommended)

Ingredients

1.5 lb frozen popcorn chicken
¼ Cup Ketchup

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) while the oven is preheating, line the baking sheet with parchment.
Arrange the frozen popcorn chicken in a single layer on the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 mins flipping halfway through cooking time. Feel free to add more time if needed.
The internal temperature should be at least 165°F / 74°C to be considered safe to eat.
Serve with fries, make a sandwich or use as a salad topping.

Notes

No need to thaw, cook from frozen..
Don’t forget to flip the popcorn chicken halfway through cooking time.
Adjust cooking time if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 440mgSugar: 1g