The next time you make homemade popcorn chicken, bread it in buttered popcorn for a true popcorn experience. Cooking it in the air-fryer cuts down on calories.
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
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.
Ingredients
¼ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon ground mustard
¾ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 cups popped popcorn
butter flavored cooking spray
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-sized pieces
