Air Fryer Popcorn-Crusted Popcorn Chicken

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

The next time you make homemade popcorn chicken, bread it in buttered popcorn for a true popcorn experience.

Air Fryer Popcorn-Crusted Popcorn Chicken

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Air Fryer Popcorn-Crusted Popcorn Chicken

Ingredients

¼ cup cornstarch

1 teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon ground mustard

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 ½ pounds boneless

skinless chicken breasts

cut in bite-sized pieces

6 cups popped popcorn

2 eggs

beaten

butter flavored cooking spray

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Combine cornstarch salt paprika ground mustard and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Drop half of the chicken pieces into the bag seal the bag shake and let sit 5 minutes while your air fryer is pre-heating.

Step 2

Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and preheat for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile place the popped popcorn in a food processor and pulse to a crumb-like consistency. Place crumbs in a separate resealable plastic bag.

Step 4

Dip seasoned chicken pieces first in beaten egg then drop them into the bag of popcorn crumbs. Shake to coat.

Step 5

Place chicken in the basket of the air fryer. Lightly spray with butter flavored cooking spray. Cook in batches if needed for 8 minutes. Flip mist with spray again and cook 6 additional minutes.

Step 6

Using tongs transfer chicken to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutritional Information

Air Fryer Popcorn-Crusted Popcorn Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 219.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.6g 57%

Carbohydrates: 11.9g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 5.7g 9%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 131.2mg 44%

Vitamin A Iu: 265.1IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.8mg 130%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 13mcg 3%

Calcium: 23.6mg 2%

Iron: 1.5mg 9%

Magnesium: 36.9mg 13%

Potassium: 264.2mg 7%

Sodium: 472.5mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 51.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.