Get ready for a crunchy, delicious treat with this popcorn chicken recipe! Perfect for game day or a cozy night in, these bites are sure to please everyone.
Coating Perfection
This part’s so satisfying! The crispy cornflake coating gives each piece a delightful crunch.
Cooking Options
Whether you prefer baking, air frying, or deep frying, this recipe has you covered!
Ingredients
- Chicken and Coating:
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Instructions
- Coat Chicken:
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Step 1- Coat Chicken: Coat Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a bowl or ziplock bag and add flour, stirring or shaking to coat completely. Set aside.
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Step 2- Prepare Egg Mixture: Add eggs, milk, salt and pepper, garlic powder and paprika to a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside. In another shallow bowl combine crushed cornflakes.
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Step 3- Dip Chicken: Dip each piece of flour-coated chicken into the egg mixture, followed by the cornflakes, gently pressing the cornflake mixture into the chicken.
- Cook in Oven, Air Fryer, or Deep-fry:
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Step 4- To Bake: To Bake. Place chicken on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Flip chicken and bake for another 5-8 minutes or until cooked through.
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Step 5- To Air Fry: To Air Fry: Spray the bottom of the fry basket with nonstick cooking spray and place half of the chicken pieces into a single layer in the basket. Generously spray the top of each piece of chicken with cooking spray. Air Fry at 360F for 3 minutes. Open air fryer, flip chicken pieces to the other side, and spray tops again with cooking spray. Increase air fryer temperature to 400F degrees and cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until crisp and cooked through.
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Step 6- To Fry: To Fry: Heat a few inches of vegetable oil in a pot. Once hot (350 degrees F), work in batches to lower the chicken into the oil and cook for 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
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Step 7- Serve: Serve warm with BBQ sauce, Hot Honey, ranch, Chick-fil-A sauce, or another favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350, Fat: 15g, Carbs: 25g, Protein: 30g
Cooking techniques
For a healthier twist, consider air frying your popcorn chicken. It gives you that desired crunch with less oil!
Variations or substitutions
You can easily substitute the chicken with tofu or cauliflower for a vegetarian version. Use gluten-free flour and cornflakes to make it gluten-free!
Storage tips
Store leftover popcorn chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your taste. This recipe is versatile!
