Perdue popcorn chicken bites brand is one of our favorite ways to enjoy frozen popcorn bites in the air fryer. We love that it gets ready in less time than most other brands because of its size.
Cut in 1 inch cubes these can easily be used as a salad topping or mix in just like these air fryer bacon bits and croutons. These taste amazing and are literally handsfree with zilch prep work. Just dump and air fry!
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Perdue chicken breast popcorn bites
Perdue is one of our favorite brands of frozen chicken. Making their frozen popcorn bites in the air fryer is a game changer. You get perfectly crispy breaded mini air fryer frozen chicken nuggets with juicy meat in less time than you need to preheat the oven.
Air fryer frozen popcorn chicken bites are perfect as an after school snack, lunch or dinner depending on how you serve it. This is a family favorite and is always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Fun fact! These can serve for breakfast. Chicken bites and potatoes are so good!
Highlights of this recipe
- It’s quick and easy to make. Literally no prep needed. This qualifies it to be called an easy air fryer recipe for beginners
- Versatile: Perdue chicken can be served as a snack or appetizer and can also be converted to a main dish by serving with other foods like these air fryer rainbow potatoes, frozen crinkle cut fries or our readers favorite air fryer kielbasa sausage and potatoes with some veggies thrown in too.
- Convenience: For when you don’t want to cook an elaborate dinner. These can be paired with a lot of other dishes.
- Faster than the oven: These get ready before your oven is done preheating.
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What you’ll need
- Perdue popcorn chicken cubes
- Dipping sauce of choice
How long to cook Perdue popcorn chicken bites in air fryer?
It takes 8 to 10 mins to cook Perdue popcorn chicken bites in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C). No preheat needed.
Air fryers differ in how they cook food so this is a guide. Feel free to add more time if necessary when cooking yours. Be sure to check out the best frozen foods for the air fryer and of course our free air fryer chart for frozen foods.
How to air fry it
This is an overview of the recipe with step by step photos. Scroll down to the end of this post for a printable recipe card with the amount of ingredients and full recipe instructions.
Open the packaging and transfer breaded chicken cubes to the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 400°F (200°) for 8 to 10 mins or until heated through. Enjoy with your favorite dip or side dish.
Serving suggestions
Perdue chicken Breast popcorn bites can be enjoyed on its own with a variety of dipping sauces such as bbq sauce, spicy mayo, Dijonnaise, ketchup, fry sauce and lots more.
The size also makes it possible to enjoy it as a topping for salads. These can be served with, air fryer baby potatoes, French fries, air fryer parmentier potatoes, air fryer home fries and lots more.
How to store and reheat
For store bought frozen foods, my recommendations always to cook the quantity you need so as to avoid leftovers. However sometimes leftovers occur so let it cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
To reheat, air fry at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through. You can also reheat in the microwave at 20 sec intervals for up to a minute or until heated through. Note that the texture won’t be the same with the air fryer. It won’t be crispy.
Air frying Tips
- No need to preheat the air fryer
- Do not overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- Cook from frozen, no need to thaw.
- Shake the basket halfway through.
FAQs
Here you’ll find answers to common questions about this recipe. If your question isn’t answered, please leave us a comment below and we’ll gladly answer them.
The brand I used today was fully cooked according to the package. Read the package instructions of whichever brand you buy to know if it’s fully cooked or raw.
Yes you can. However raw frozen chicken bites will take longer to cook about 3 to 5 mins more depending on the size of the chunks.
Use a meat thermometer to check that it reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure that it’s fully cooked.
Healthy is a relative word to a large extent and frozen foods don’t usually fall into that category. However Perdue chicken is one of good brands out there.
Everything should be eaten in moderation and enjoying these air frozen chicken bites with healthier sides like air fryer beets or salads can make for an overall healthier balanced meal.
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Tools used for this recipe
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- This recipe was made using the Cosori dual blaze air fryer
- Perforated Parchment paper or perforated silicon Mat (optional)
- Digital instant read Meat thermometer
- Heat resistant mat for your counter top
- Meal prep bowls for storage and easy reheating
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Perdue popcorn chicken bites (air fryer)
Ingredients
- 12 Oz frozen popcorn chicken
- ¼ Cup dipping sauce of choice
Instructions
- Remove Perdue frozen popcorn bites from packaging.
- Transfer to air fryer basket or tray but do not overcrowd the basket.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 mins or until heated through and crispy to your liking. Shake basket halfway through cooking time to ensure even cooking.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or sides such as French fries. Kindly refer to serving suggestions in blog post for more ideas.
Notes
- I did not preheat the air fryer.
- No need to thaw, cook from frozen.
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