Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
Follow my recipe and make the best crispy and tasty air fryer popcorn chicken at home! So tasty and easy.
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Breasts (boneless) (450g)
- 1 Egg (large)
- 1 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt (divided)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Your Favorite Dipping Sauce
Instructions
- We will start by preparing the panko breadcrumbs. Add oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and about 1/2 teaspoon of salt.Toast the breadcrumbs for 3 minutes until they are golden. Don’t forget to stir occasionally to make sure the breadcrumbs are evenly cooked.
- Cut the chicken breasts into small cubes (about 3/4 inches). Season them with salt and black pepper.
- And now we will make the dredging station.* Place the flour on a large plate*Beat the egg with 1 teaspoon of water in another bowl.*Place the toasted breadcrumbs in another bowl and add the onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Take about 10 pieces of the chicken and dredge in the flour (make sure they are well coated). Then, dip in the egg, and cover in the panko mixture. Repeat with all the meat pieces.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F (200C) and spray the basket with oil (I use olive oil, it’s also much healthier than other oils)
- Once the air fryer is hot, add the meat pieces (in one single layer. Cook in batches if needed) and air fry for 5-6 minutes. Shake the basket after 2-3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal
Cost: $15