Air Fry Popcorn Chicken
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Air Fry Popcorn Chicken
Description
This popcorn chicken recipe uses buttermilk as a marinade to tenderize the chicken and help the coating adhere. The coating consists of a flour blend including garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cornstarch for extra crispiness. The chicken pieces are first rolled in cornstarch, dipped in egg wash, then coated in the seasoned flour mixture before cooking.
The air fryer cooks the chicken at 390°F, allowing hot air to circulate around each piece, creating a crunchy exterior similar to deep frying but with less oil. Shaking the basket halfway ensures even cooking and prevents sticking. The chicken is cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure safety.
This recipe encourages cooking in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, preserving crispiness. Leftovers can be kept warm in a low oven and reheated without losing texture.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- ½ c. flour
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ c. buttermilk
- 2 egg large
- olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl combine chicken pieces and buttermilk. Toss to combine and set aside to marinade.
- In a medium sized bowl combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and flour.
- In a small bowl whisk eggs.
- In another small bowl add the cornstarch.
- Remove the chicken from buttermilk and shake off the excess milk.
- Then roll chicken in cornstarch.
- Dip chicken into egg wash and finally add chicken to flour mixture and coat well, shake off excess.
- Lightly coat air fryer basket with olive oil. Set Air Fryer to 390 degrees F and add chicken into basket.
- Cook for 5-10 minutes, depending on the air fryer, Shake the basket halfway through cooking time. The chicken will be done when it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Cook in batches if your air fryer is small, and keep finished pieces warm in a low oven.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 762mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 534mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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