How Should I Cook Applegate Products?

Fried, Baked or on a Hot Skillet, you'll find all cooking instructions here:

Bacon	Pan Fry (preferred method): Cook slowly over medium-low to medium heat, turning frequently to assure even cooking without burning, to desired crispness. Drain on paper towels. Microwave: Place uncured bacon on paper towels on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a paper towel and cook on high to desired crispness: 2 Slices: 1-2 min. 4 Slices: 2-3 min.   Oven: Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Separate slices and place on rack in shallow baking pan, bake 15-20 minutes or to desired crispness. No turning is necessary. Air Fry: Cook time will depend on how crispy you like your bacon, and the air fryer you have. But a good rule of thumb is 7 minutes at 350˚F for softer bacon. 8 to 9 minutes at 350˚F for crispy bacon
Breakfast Sausage Links	Skillet: Place frozen sausages in a preheated skillet over medium heat, turning them often, about 8-10 minutes. Thawed sausages ready in 5-6 minutes. Microwave: Place sausages on a paper towel on a microwave-safe plate. Do not cover. Set microwave to medium heat (high heat toughens sausage). Heat as follows: 2 sausages: 1-1/2 min; 4 sausages: 2-1/2 min; 6 sausages: 3 min; 10 sausages: 4 min.
Breakfast Sausage Patties	Skillet (Preferred): Place frozen patties into a preheated skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, about 11-12 minutes. Microwave: Place frozen patties on a paper towel in a microwave-safe plate. Do not cover. Set microwave to medium high (high heat toughens patties). Heat as follows: 2 Patties: 2-1/2 min. 4 Patties: 4-1/2 min. 6 Patties: 5-1/2 min.
Burgers	Grill: Preheat the grill or the broiler.  Place frozen burgers in a single layer until well browned on each side and the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F, about 6 minutes per side. Skillet: Cook frozen burgers in a single layer in a nonstick or lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until well browned on each side and the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F, about 6 minutes per side.
Chicken Nuggets	Oven (Preferred): Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place frozen chicken nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet brushed lightly with oil. Bake until hot, about 12 minutes, or to desired color and crispiness, turning nuggets over halfway through cooking time. Microwave: Place frozen chicken nuggets in a single layer on a paper towel on a microwave-safe plate. Set microwave to HIGH heat. Heat until hot, 1 - 1/2 minutes, turning nuggets over halfway through cooking time. Air Fryer: Set Air Fryer to 360°F. Layer pieces into the air fryer tray, ensuring there is no overlap. Cook for 7 – 10 minutes.
Chicken Patties	Oven (Preferred): Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place frozen patties in a single layer on a baking sheet brushed lightly with oil. Bake until hot, about 18 minutes, or to desired color and crispiness, turning patties over halfway through cooking time. Microwave: Place frozen patties on paper towel in a single layer on microwave-safe plate. Microwave on HIGH: 1 patty - 1 1/2 min. 2 patties - 2 1/2 min. 3 patties - 3 1/2 min. 4 patties - 4 min. Air Fryer: Set Air Fryer to 370°F. Place frozen chicken patties in the air fryer in one single layer. Cook chicken patties for 10 minutes.
Grilled Chicken Strips	Skillet (preferred): Remove from plastic bag; spread evenly in a non‑stick skillet. Heat on medium‑high 4‑5 minutes, turning frequently. Microwave: Remove from plastic bag; spread evenly in a microwave‑safe dish. Cover with paper towel; heat on high 35‑45 seconds in 1000 watt microwave oven.
Chicken Strips/Tenders	Oven (Preferred): Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place frozen chicken tenders in a single layer on a baking sheet brushed lightly with oil. Bake for about 18 minutes or to desire colored and crispiness, turning tenders over halfway through cooking time. Microwave: Place frozen chicken tenders in a single layer on a paper towel on a microwave-safe plate. Set microwave to HIGH heat. Heat until hot, 2-2 1/2 minutes, turning tenders over halfway through cooking time. Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 400 ˚F. Add the tenders in a single layer, making sure they’re not touching. Lightly spray the tenders with cooking spray. Cook about 8 minutes, then flip the tenders. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes until hot and crispy.
Corn Dogs	Oven (Preferred): Thaw corn dogs and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F. If frozen, bake for 25 minutes. Microwave: Thaw corn dogs and heat for 60 seconds on HIGH. If frozen, heat for 90 seconds.
Dinner Sausage	Skillet: Our sausage is fully cooked. Place in skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
Hot Dogs	Grill: Place over medium heat and turn until browned. Boil: Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, carefully add hot dogs. Simmer for about five minutes. For kids under 5 years cut lengthwise, then slice.