{"id":33259,"date":"2022-06-25T21:44:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-26T01:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/?p=33259"},"modified":"2022-06-25T21:44:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-26T01:44:04","slug":"air-fryer-frozen-breaded-chicken-breasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/25\/air-fryer-frozen-breaded-chicken-breasts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Aldi Red Bag Chicken in the Air Fryer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f9a72b\"><strong>The super popular Aldi red bag breaded chicken that you know and love is even better when you make it in your air fryer.<\/strong> It&#8217;s easier than frying on the stove, faster than the oven, and it goes from the freezer to the table in minutes. What more can you ask for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AF-chicken-1-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Aldi red bag chicken in front of an air fryer. \" class=\"wp-image-33263\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cook Aldi Red Bag Chicken in Your Air Fryer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you ever shop at Aldi, chances are you&#8217;ve heard about their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aldi.us\/en\/products\/frozen-foods\/frozen-meat-poultry-seafood\/detail\/ps\/p\/kirkwood-breaded-chicken-fillets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;red bag&#8221; chicken<\/a> or &#8220;RBC&#8221; &#8212; Kirkwood brand frozen breaded chicken breast fillets that come in &#8230; you guessed it &#8230; a red bag.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They have something of a cult following, and I can definitely see why. The chicken itself is good quality, the breading is light and crispy, and they aren&#8217;t seasoned super heavily, which means they&#8217;re really versatile and can be used in all sorts of recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus they&#8217;re really affordable, clocking in at about $1-$1.50 per chicken breast ($6 per bag).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cooking directions on the package call for baking the chicken in the oven for 40 minutes, but I&#8217;ve found that making it in the air fryer is so much faster, and it comes out crispier!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re a fan of crispy chicken breast fillets, you have to try it!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41fUyfS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/NEW-eBook-2-1200x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Air fryer chicken ebook on sale now!\" class=\"wp-image-34891\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70f3d7d2\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M478.21 334.093L336 256l142.21-78.093c11.795-6.477 15.961-21.384 9.232-33.037l-19.48-33.741c-6.728-11.653-21.72-15.499-33.227-8.523L296 186.718l3.475-162.204C299.763 11.061 288.937 0 275.48 0h-38.96c-13.456 0-24.283 11.061-23.994 24.514L216 186.718 77.265 102.607c-11.506-6.976-26.499-3.13-33.227 8.523l-19.48 33.741c-6.728 11.653-2.562 26.56 9.233 33.037L176 256 33.79 334.093c-11.795 6.477-15.961 21.384-9.232 33.037l19.48 33.741c6.728 11.653 21.721 15.499 33.227 8.523L216 325.282l-3.475 162.204C212.237 500.939 223.064 512 236.52 512h38.961c13.456 0 24.283-11.061 23.995-24.514L296 325.282l138.735 84.111c11.506 6.976 26.499 3.13 33.227-8.523l19.48-33.741c6.728-11.653 2.563-26.559-9.232-33.036z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><a><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What you\u2019ll love about this method:&nbsp;<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Super Quick:<\/strong> Cook the chicken straight from the freezer, no thawing required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less Oil: <\/strong>Healthier than deep frying, with less mess<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Versatile: <\/strong><\/strong>Perfect to use it in all of your favorite recipes, like my super easy <a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fryer-chicken-katsu\">air fryer chicken katsu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AF-chicken-3-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Frozen chicken in an air fryer basket.\" class=\"wp-image-33204\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients\"><strong><strong>How to make frozen breaded chicken breasts in the air fryer<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make the best air fryer breaded chicken from frozen, we&#8217;re going to ignore the instructions on the bag and do our own thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, spray the chicken on both sides with your favorite cooking spray. This will help make it extra crispy and will give it a little more of that classic fried flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the chicken in your air fryer basket in a single layer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook the chicken at 370\u00baF for 10 minutes. Then, flip them chicken breasts over and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated though. The internal temperature should reach 165\u00baF.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9a72b\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dcee5fd8\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm92.49 313l-20 25a16 16 0 01-22.49 2.5l-67-49.72a40 40 0 01-15-31.23V112a16 16 0 0116-16h32a16 16 0 0116 16v144l58 42.5a16 16 0 012.49 22.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color\" id=\"handy-tip-prepare-ahead\">Handy Tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might only be able to cook 2 or 3 chicken breasts in at a time. That&#8217;s ok &#8212; making a second batch if you need it is super easy and is even faster since your air fryer will already be preheated!&nbsp;If you&#8217;re making a second batch, set the first timer for 7 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>Use frozen breaded chicken in your favorite recipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I love using these air fryer chicken breasts as a shortcut for weeknight cooking. Some of my favorite ways to enjoy them are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On a sandwich (especially a <a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fryer-nashville-hot-chicken\">Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drizzled with homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fryer-chicken-katsu\">katsu sauce<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/easy-teriyaki-sauce\">teriyaki sauce<\/a> over rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tossed with Buffalo sauce and served over a salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topped with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, like a chicken schnitzel or Milanese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As the base for super fast chicken Parmesan&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With an Eggo for a take on chicken and waffles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sliced and tucked inside a wrap or tacos&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\">Can I use other brands of chicken?<\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, as long as the frozen chicken is pre-cooked (raw chicken will take longer at a lower temperature). Check the bag to make sure it says &#8220;fully cooked.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I like making Tyson frozen breaded chicken fillets in my air fryer. They have a version that&#8217;s specifically made for the air fryer! The instructions say to fry them at 300\u00baF, but I like to cook them at 370\u00ba so they come out crispier. Also, I do find that the Tyson fillets seasoned more heavily than Aldi&#8217;s and therefore aren&#8217;t quite as versatile<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/chicken-katsu-recipe-5-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Air fried chicken katsu plated over rice.\" class=\"wp-image-33198\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air fryer frozen breaded chicken breasts cook up so fast and crispy. 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