Teriyaki Popcorn Chicken (Air Fryer)
Teriyaki Popcorn Chicken (Air Fryer)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, your favorite brand
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- as needed cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
In a large, sealable plastic container or a large zip-top bag, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Seal the container or bag and shake vigorously to thoroughly mix the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the cut chicken pieces to the container or bag with the flour mixture. Seal tightly and shake vigorously until all chicken pieces are evenly coated. Ensure no dry spots remain.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the chicken pieces with cooking spray.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Once cooked, transfer the crispy popcorn chicken to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the hot chicken. Using tongs or chopsticks, toss the chicken until every piece is thoroughly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Teriyaki Popcorn Chicken (Air Fryer)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, your favorite brand
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- as needed cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
In a large, sealable plastic container or a large zip-top bag, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Seal the container or bag and shake vigorously to thoroughly mix the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the cut chicken pieces to the container or bag with the flour mixture. Seal tightly and shake vigorously until all chicken pieces are evenly coated. Ensure no dry spots remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the chicken pieces with cooking spray.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Once cooked, transfer the crispy popcorn chicken to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the hot chicken. Using tongs or chopsticks, toss the chicken until every piece is thoroughly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min