Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken with Jalapeño Ranch

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5.0

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    280 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken with Jalapeño Ranch

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 g (1lb) chicken breasts
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp pepper

For the Jalapeño Ranch

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp jalapeños chopped
  • 2 tsp Dill finely chopped
  • 1 tsp parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tsp chives finely chopped
  • 1-2 tsp lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken into bite size chunks.
  2. Place the flour, eggs and panko breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Season the flour with salt and pepper. Season the breadcrumbs with the spices.
  3. Coat the chicken in the flour, then in the beaten egg and finally in the breadcrumbs mixture. For a thicker coating, repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps. 
  4. Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the basket of an air fryer then drizzle or spray with olive oil. 
  5. Cook the chicken at 200ºC/390ºF for 15 minutes, turning half way through. 
  6. Finely chop the herbs and place in a bowl. Mix in the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, jalapeños, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Remove the popcorn chicken from the air fryer then serve with the ranch and lime wedges. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 745mg (31%) Potassium 453mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 381IU (8%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 745mg 31%
Potassium 453mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 381IU 8%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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