How to Cook Birds Eye BBQ Chicken Griddlers in the Air Fryer

How to Cook Birds Eye BBQ Chicken Griddlers in the Air Fryer

If you’re looking for a quick, tasty, and smoky BBQ-flavoured chicken fix, Birds Eye BBQ Chicken Griddlers are a popular choice. But how well do they cook in an air fryer compared to the oven? I put them to the test, and here’s my full guide and review.

How to Cook Birds Eye BBQ Chicken Griddlers in the Air Fryer

What You’ll Need:

• Birds Eye BBQ Chicken Griddlers (frozen)
• An Air fryer

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat the Air Fryer

Set your air fryer to 200°C and let it preheat for 2 minutes. This ensures even cooking and a crispy texture.

2. Place the Chicken Griddlers in the Basket

Lay the frozen griddlers flat in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping. This allows the hot air to circulate for even crisping.

3. Cook for 10–12 Minutes

Set the air fryer to 200°C and cook for 10–12 minutes. Flip the griddlers halfway through at the 5–6 minute mark to ensure both sides get that delicious BBQ glaze evenly cooked.

4. Check and Serve

At 10 minutes, check if they are cooked through. They should be golden brown with a slightly crispy outer layer. If they need longer, cook for another 1–2 minutes.

Serve immediately with chips, salad, or in a sandwich with mayo for the ultimate BBQ chicken burger!

Why the Air Fryer is the Best Method:

✔ Crispier edges – The air fryer gives them a slightly crispy texture, which you don’t get as much in the oven.
✔ Faster cooking time – 10–12 minutes vs. 20 minutes in the oven.
✔ More even cooking – No risk of soggy bits; the air fryer crisps both sides perfectly.
✔ Energy-efficient – No need to heat a full oven for just a couple of griddlers.

Final Verdict

Cooking Birds Eye BBQ Chicken Griddlers in the air fryer is the best way to get them crispy, juicy, and packed with BBQ flavour in the shortest time possible.