Air Fryer Popcorn-Crusted Popcorn Chicken

This crunchy, guilt-free, air-fryer popcorn-crusted popcorn chicken recipe will be breaded in buttered popcorn, making it a total popcorn experience.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 219 Calories

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Combine cornstarch, salt, paprika, ground mustard, and black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add ½ chicken pieces to the bag, seal the bag, shake, and set aside while air fryer is preheating, 5 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place popcorn in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until reaches crumb-like consistency. Place crumbs in a separate resealable plastic bag.

Step 4

Dip seasoned chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then add to popcorn crumbs; shake to coat.

Step 5

Place coated chicken in air fryer basket; lightly coat with cooking spray. Cook, in batches if needed, for 8 minutes. Flip chicken, coat with cooking spray, and cook for 6 minutes more.

Step 6

Transfer chicken to a paper towel lined plate using tongs. Repeat coating and cooking with remaining chicken pieces. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.