Spicy Extra-Crispy Fried Popcorn Chicken

Spicy Extra-Crispy Fried Popcorn Chicken

This recipe has every great taste you can imagine and everyone will want seconds or thirds...make it a family favorite! Serve with honey mustard or ketchup.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
345 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine flour, garlic powder, chili-lime seasoning, black pepper, seasoned salt, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
Step 2
Mix eggs and hot sauce together in a separate bowl until well blended.
Step 3
Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture; coat lightly in flour mixture. Dip into eggs again and coat thoroughly in flour mixture.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until a drop of water dropped on the pan sizzles. Add chicken; cook until crispy and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Spicy Extra-Crispy Fried Popcorn Chicken

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 2 eggs, or more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small squares

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