AIR FRYER POPCORN-CRUSTED POPCORN CHICKEN

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The next time you make homemade popcorn chicken, bread it in buttered popcorn for a true popcorn experience.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-sized pieces
6 cups popped popcorn
2 eggs, beaten
butter flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and preheat for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the popped popcorn in a food processor and pulse to a crumb-like consistency. Place crumbs in a separate resealable plastic bag.
  • Dip seasoned chicken pieces first in beaten egg, then drop them into the bag of popcorn crumbs. Shake to coat.
  • 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.
  • Using tongs, transfer chicken to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 131.2 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 472.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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