Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
373 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
Description
This Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken recipe transforms chicken breast cut into small, even pieces into a crispy, flavorful snack. The chicken is first dusted with seasoned flour, dipped in egg, then coated in a breadcrumb mixture that includes garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika for a mildly spiced crust. Using an air fryer at 200°C for about 5 minutes crisps the pieces evenly, while shaking halfway through ensures uniform cooking. Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding and promotes crispiness.
The texture balances a crunchy panko breadcrumb exterior with juicy, tender chicken inside. The air fryer method reduces oil use compared to traditional deep frying, making it less messy and quicker. The seasoning blend in the coating offers gentle savory and smoky notes suitable as finger food or paired with dipping sauces.
To prepare, use separate hands or utensils to keep the egg and breadcrumb coating process tidy. Don’t thaw frozen chicken before air frying—cook directly from frozen, adjusting time if needed. Variation options include adding Parmesan cheese to breadcrumbs or cooking the chicken in an oven if an air fryer is unavailable.
Ensure pieces are uniformly sized for even cooking and avoid crowding the basket for best crispiness. Adjust air fryer cooking time based on your device.
Ingredients
- 350 g chicken breast
- 2 tablespoon plain flour
- 1 egg whisked
- 50 g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray oil
Instructions
- Cut 350 g Chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces (about the size of a dice).
- Combine 2 tablespoon Plain flour and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper on one plate.
- Combine 50 g Panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Onion powder and 0.5 teaspoon Paprika on another plate. Whisk 1 Egg in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken in the flour, then dip into the whisked egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mix.
- Repeat until all the chicken pieces are breaded.
- Put into the air fryer basket in a single layer and spray with a little olive oil.
- Cook at 200°C/400°F for 5 minutes, shaking halfway through cooking. You may have to cook in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
Notes
- Use one hand for flour and egg dipping, and another for breadcrumb coating to reduce mess; tongs are useful too.
- Cook chicken from frozen without thawing when using the air fryer; adjust time as needed.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; pieces should be in a single layer with space between.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Uniform piece size helps the chicken cook evenly.
- For extra crispiness and flavor, add Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mix.
- You may bake these in an oven at about 12 minutes, flipping halfway if an air fryer is unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 194mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 775mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 421IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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