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

Air Fryer Popcorn-Crusted Popcorn Chicken

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10 min.

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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.