With no prep & a quick cook you can cook the best Frozen Fried Chicken in air fryer. Perfectly crispy and golden, and all ready to serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
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Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way to cook frozen fried chicken
- No thawing needed - cook them straight from the freezer!
- Quicker than cooking it in the oven
- Less greasy than deep frying
- Super easy with a few very simple steps
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes
- Frozen fried chicken - any type of chicken, just keep in mind cook time will vary with the size of the pieces
- Olive oil can be skipped, but helps give a nice color. It can be swapped for another type of oil or cooking spray.
How to make it
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C) and brush the basket with olive oil
- Place the frozen fried chicken in the basket, and brush with the reamining oil
- Air fry at 360°F (180°C), until cooked through, and turn them once about halfway. Cook time varies with the size of the pieces, check out the recipe card for details.
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer for best results
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - cook in a single layer and make sure there is space for the air to circulate
- Adjust cook time depending on the size of the chicken pieces - this can vary a lot!
- Use a meat thermometer to check when the chicken is cooked through - it should reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C)
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
- Reheat leftovers in air fryer for a few minutes at 360°F (180°C) or lower
Recipe FAQ
Find more answers to all your Air Fryer questions in my extensive Air Fryer FAQ.
How long do I cook frozen fried chicken in air fryer?
Cook time depends on what type of pieces you are cooking. I recommend starting with the following times:
Wings: 12-14 minutes
Drumsticks: 16-20 minutes
Breasts and other larger pieces: 25-30 minutes
Can I use Tyson Frozen Chicken Strips or Tyson Air Fried Chicken?
Yes, you can use Tyson Frozen Chicken Strips or any kind of Tyson Air Fried Chicken!
More guides to air frying frozen food
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- Frozen Pork Chops in Air Fryer
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Recipe
Frozen Fried Chicken in Air Fryer
Print RateServings: 1
Cook time: 18 minutes
Preheating 5 minutes
Total time: 23 minutes
Ingredients
- 2-4 pieces fried chicken
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer by running it for 5 minutes at 360°F (180°C).
- Brush the air fryer basket with a bit of the oil, then place the frozen fried chicken pieces in the basket and brush the top with the remaining oil.2-4 pieces fried chicken, 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Air fry 12-30 minutes at 360°F (180°C), flipping once halfway.Wings: 12-14 minutesDrumsticks: 16-20 minutesBreasts and other larger pieces: 25-30 minutes
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through, and if not, add a few more minutes.
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Notes
This recipe for air fryer frozen chicken patties was created in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer*. Cooking time can vary with your air fryer model.
Ingredients notes & substitutions
- Frozen fried chicken - any type of chicken, just keep in mind cook time will vary with the size of the pieces
- Olive oil can be skipped, but helps give a nice color. It can be swapped for another type of oil or cooking spray.
Tips & tricks
- Preheat the air fryer * for best results
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer * basket - cook in a single layer and make sure there is space for the air to circulate
- Adjust cook time depending on the size of the chicken pieces - this can vary a lot!
- Use a meat thermometer to check when the chicken is cooked through - it should reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C)
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
- Reheat leftovers in air fryer * for a few minutes at 360°F (180°C) or lower
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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Tammy
Excellent