This easy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken recipe is kid-friendly, lighter and healthier than your typical fast-food version and a fun way to prepare chicken breast! Show
Air Fryer Popcorn ChickenPopcorn chicken is a fun, snackable way to get your protein fix (30 grams per serving!). Originally developed in Taiwan in the 70s and then introduced in the US at Kentucky Fried Chicken in the 90s, popcorn chicken is small bites of crunchy chicken you can eat like popcorn. It’s traditionally deep fried and delicious but obviously, not the healthiest option on the menu. Making this from scratch is easy and another healthy way to enjoy air fryer chicken breast. More of my favorite air fryer recipes are these air fryer chicken nuggets, air fryer chicken tenders, and air fryer chicken sandwiches. Healthy Air Fryer Popcorn ChickenI loved the idea of making popcorn chicken healthier with much less oil and processed ingredients in the air fryer. After testing several batches, I found the breading wouldn’t brown in the short time that it took the chicken to cook (five minutes), so I had to get creative. The solution: Toasting the panko crumbs in a little oil before breading the chicken. It adds about five minutes to your prep time but eliminates the often- messy task of spritzing oil on each piece before air frying. The result is juicy little bites of guiltless, crispy chicken. What is popcorn chicken made of?You’ll need to set up a dredging station with the popcorn chicken ingredients:
How long do you put popcorn chicken in the air fryer?Since popcorn chicken is so little, it cooks fast.
How to Freeze Popcorn ChickenThis popcorn chicken is easy to freeze and perfect to pull out when you need a quick snack, appetizer, or lunch. For best results, freeze Popcorn Chicken UNCOOKED.
To freeze and reheat after cooked:
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5 from 10 votes Did you make this recipe? Leave a review » Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken5283 Cals 30 Protein 21 Carbs 8 Fats Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Yield: 4 servings COURSE: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, School Lunch CUISINE: American This easy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken recipe is kid-friendly, lighter and healthier than your typical fast-food version! Ingredients
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To set up dredging station:
VideoNotes*1/4 cup breadcrumbs get thrown outFor best results, freeze Popcorn Chicken UNCOOKED.1. Place chicken pieces in an even layer (not stacked top of each other) in a freezer safe container lined with parchment, adding a new piece of parchment to each layer.2. When ready to cook, heat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Spray the basket with oil then add 30 pieces, in an even layer. Cook for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cook time. How do you reheat popcorn chicken?How do I reheat KFC Popcorn Chicken? Microwave: the chicken won't be nearly as crispy if reheated in the microwave but it will still be flavorful. Transfer chicken to a microwave safe plate in an even layer. Microwave for 90 seconds, then in additional increments of 15 seconds as needed.
How long does Tyson popcorn chicken go in the air fryer?Cooking Tyson popcorn in an air fryer will take 8 to 10 minutes at 400 F.
How long do I leave Foster Farms popcorn chicken in the air fryer for?My family and I love this product as a meal or quick snack between meals. It always tastes fresh after just 8 minutes in my air fryer.
How do you air fry already cooked chicken?How To Reheat Fried Chicken in Air Fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F or 190 degrees C.. Place leftover fried chicken pieces in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.. Air fry for 4 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the chicken over after 2 minutes.. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.. |