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Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes. Beat egg with water; separately mix flour, cornstarch, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper.
  2. Toss chicken in egg; lift with slotted spoon and gently shake through flour mixture. Shake off excess; dab with oil to moisten dry patches.
  3. Space half in basket. Air fry 5 minutes; gently turn or shake. Cook 4 to 6 minutes more until crisp and several larger pieces reach at least 165°F.
  4. Transfer to rack; repeat remaining chicken. Keep first batch uncovered to release steam.
  5. Rest last batch 2 minutes; serve immediately.