Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
This air fryer popcorn chicken is such an easy, quick, and healthy meal! Kids and adults love it. Let your air fryer do the hard work. The result is crispy, tender, and juicy chicken!
Servings 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- First, wash and pat chicken dry. Cut into small 1 inch pieces.
- In a shallow bowl, add the whole wheat flour, sea salt, and pepper. Mix together.
- In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the egg wash.
- Then, dredge through the flour mixture until completely covered.
- Once coated, place in the air fryer basket. Continue for the remaining chicken. Arrange in one even layer; do not overlap.
- Spray with olive oil spray. Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken after 5 minutes.
- Finally, remove the popcorn chicken from the air fryer. Serve with desired dipping sauces!
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breast for the best result.
- Coat the chicken fully in the flour mixture.
- Do not skimp on the olive oil spray. This helps the chicken become crispy on the outside.
- If needed, air fry in two batches to avoid overlap.
- Chicken is considered safe to eat when it measures 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Use a meat thermometer to accurately measure the chicken.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition FactsAir Fryer Popcorn ChickenAmount Per ServingCalories 248 Calories from Fat 45% Daily Value*Fat 5g8%Saturated Fat 1g6%Trans Fat 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 113mg38%Sodium 438mg19%Potassium 547mg16%Carbohydrates 11g4%Fiber 3g13%Sugar 0.2g0%Protein 29g58%Vitamin A 97IU2%Vitamin C 1mg1%Calcium 23mg2%Iron 2mg11%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.