Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Plates of seasoned, fried chicken bites with garnish and toothpicks for serving. A bowl of dipping sauce and fresh herbs in the background.

Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Recipe

This air fryer popcorn chicken cooks up crispy outside and tender inside in about 30 minutes. The bite-sized pieces are easy to make at home and work well for kids, snacks, or a quick meal.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Main Dishes, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine American, International

Keyword air fried, air fryer, air fryer chicken, air fryer popcorn chicken, appetizer, crispy, pieces of chicken, popcorn chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Servings Portions

Calories 74kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Pieces Chicken Breasts
1 teaspoon Paprika Spice
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs
1 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic
2 teaspoons Salt
2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cut the chicken into pieces and prepare the egg, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.
Beat the egg and coat the chicken pieces evenly.
Mix the breadcrumbs with the seasonings, then coat each chicken piece well.
Arrange in a single layer, spray with olive oil, and air fry at 400°Fahrenheit (200°Celsius) for 8 minutes until golden and crisp.
Remove from the air fryer and serve hot with your preferred dipping sauce.

Video

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Notes

Long tweezers: Using a tweezer to coat each piece of chicken helps a lot since I do not need to use my hands, making things easier and even less messy.
Season the chicken: By adding all the seasoning into the dry breading, you do not need to marinate the chicken since all the flavor is there.
Refrain from crowding the chicken: For the chicken popcorn to cook quickly, do not crowd them into the air fryer baskets because it allows the hot air to circulate evenly.

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