Air Fried Chicken Popcorn
Air Fried Chicken Popcorn
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, for heat
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- as needed cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, transfer the chicken to the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Gently shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 200
- 5
Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Air fry for 10-15 minutes, flipping the chicken pieces halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 74°C (165°F).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 200
- 7
Remove the chicken popcorn from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fried Chicken Popcorn
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, for heat
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- as needed cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, transfer the chicken to the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Gently shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 200 - 5
Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Air fry for 10-15 minutes, flipping the chicken pieces halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 74°C (165°F).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 200 - 7
Remove the chicken popcorn from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min