Crispy and delicious homemade popcorn chicken made healthier by cooking in the air-fryer instead of being fried. The chicken is crispy, being breaded in a mixture of seasoned flour, and air-fried in the air-fryer until crispy. No oil is needed to make the chicken, making it a much healthier alternative than classic fried popcorn chicken. Popcorn chicken is the perfect appetizer to serve for a game day party, or to enjoy while watching the super bowl, or just as a quick and delicious dinner that the whole family will love. Serve these crispy popcorn chicken with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing or ketchup.
The breading for this crispy popcorn chicken is made by coating the chicken in a mixture of egg, milk, and hot sauce. Then into a mixture of seasoned flour. The chicken is then cooked in the air-fryer in batches until it is fully cooked through and the breading is crispy. Serve warm with your favorite sauce.
Air-Fryer Popcorn Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air-fryer to 400 F. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and hot sauce.
- In another shallow dish, combine flour with seasonings. Dip chicken into the egg mixture, then fully coat in the flour mixture. Air-fry in batches for 7-8 minutes.
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