Name: Air Fryer Popcorn-Crusted Popcorn Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Cornstarch - ¼ cup; Salt - 1 teaspoon; Paprika - ¾ teaspoon; Ground mustard - ½ teaspoon; Black pepper - ¼ teaspoon; Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-sized pieces - 1 ½ pounds; Popped popcorn - 6 cups; Eggs, beaten - 2; Butter flavored cooking spray - 2

Ingredients for - Air Fryer Popcorn-Crusted Popcorn Chicken

1. Cornstarch ¼ cup

2. Salt 1 teaspoon

3. Paprika ¾ teaspoon

4. Ground mustard ½ teaspoon

5. Black pepper ¼ teaspoon

6. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-sized pieces 1 ½ pounds

7. Popped popcorn 6 cups

8. Eggs, beaten 2

9. Butter flavored cooking spray 2

How to cook deliciously - Air Fryer Popcorn-Crusted Popcorn Chicken

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and preheat for 5 minutes.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, place the popped popcorn in a food processor and pulse to a crumb-like consistency. Place crumbs in a separate resealable plastic bag.

4 . Stage

Dip seasoned chicken pieces first in beaten egg, then drop them into the bag of popcorn crumbs. Shake to coat.

5 . Stage

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.

6 . Stage

Using tongs, transfer chicken to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.