Description
Enjoy a quick and tasty Copycat KFC Famous Bowl that layers crispy chicken nuggets, buttery mashed potatoes, sweet corn, savory chicken gravy, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a comforting family dinner made effortlessly with store-bought ingredients or homemade substitutions.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 package Chicken Nuggets or Tenders (about 10-12 oz, substitute with homemade nuggets for fresher taste)
Mashed Potatoes
- 8 oz Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes (store-bought or homemade)
Corn
- 12 oz Frozen Corn (can substitute with canned or fresh corn)
Gravy
- 18 oz Heinz Chicken Gravy (or any preferred chicken gravy)
Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (sharp or mild, according to preference)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Turn on your air fryer and set it to the recommended temperature indicated on your chicken nuggets package while you prepare the chicken.
- Cook Chicken Nuggets: Place the chicken nuggets in the air fryer basket and cook according to package instructions until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, usually about 10-12 minutes.
- Prepare Gravy: Pour the chicken gravy into a saucepan and warm it over medium heat. Whisk continuously until the gravy is creamy and smooth, then set aside.
- Steam Corn: Place frozen corn in a microwave-safe dish and heat in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Warm Mashed Potatoes: If using store-bought mashed potatoes, warm them according to package directions, either on the stovetop or in the microwave, until hot and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowls: In each serving bowl, layer a base of warm mashed potatoes, then top with cooked chicken nuggets, steamed corn, and ladle warm chicken gravy over the top.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over each bowl. Serve immediately while warm so the cheese slightly melts over the hot ingredients.
Notes
- You can make homemade mashed potatoes and gravy for a richer flavor.
- Substitute fresh or canned corn if frozen is unavailable.
- Adjust cheese type and amount based on preference for sharpness or creaminess.
- For extra crispy chicken, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved easily for different serving sizes.
