Crunchy, guilt-free, air-fryer popcorn chicken will become a family favorite! Breading it in buttered popcorn makes it a total popcorn experience.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
219 Calories
Recipe Instructions
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
Using tongs, transfer chicken to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Step 4
Meanwhile, place popcorn in a food processor and pulse to a crumb-like consistency. Place crumbs in a separate resealable plastic bag.
Step 5
Dip seasoned chicken pieces first in beaten egg, then into popcorn crumbs. Shake to coat.
Step 6
Place chicken in the basket of the air fryer. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Cook, in batches if needed, for 8 minutes. Flip the chicken, mist with cooking spray, and cook for 6 minutes more.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
6 cups popped popcorn
butter flavored cooking spray
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup cornstarch
0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
0.75 teaspoon paprika
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-sized pieces
