Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound boneless

skinless chicken breast halves

cut into 1-inch pieces

¾ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon ground mustard

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

⅛ teaspoon ground thyme

⅛ teaspoon dried basil

⅛ teaspoon dried oregano

⅛ teaspoon dried sage

3 tablespoons cornstarch

cooking spray (such as Misto®)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken pieces into a medium bowl.

Step 2

Combine salt paprika black pepper mustard garlic powder onion powder thyme basil oregano and sage in a small bowl. Reserve 1 teaspoon of seasoning mix and sprinkle remaining seasoning on chicken. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 3

Combine cornstarch and reserved 1 teaspoon seasoning in a resealable plastic bag; shake to combine. Place chicken pieces into bag seal bag and shake to coat evenly. Transfer chicken to a fine mesh strainer and shake to remove excess cornstarch. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes until cornstarch is beginning to absorb into the chicken.

Step 4

Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 5

Spray basket of the air fryer with oil and place chicken pieces inside making sure pieces do not overlap. You may have to do two batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Mist chicken with cooking spray.

Step 6

Cook for 4 minutes. Shake air fryer basket and spray chicken again with oil so there are no dry or powdery areas. Cook until chicken is no longer pink on the inside about 4 to 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 152.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.8g 48%

Carbohydrates: 6.1g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 2.9g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol: 64.6mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 175.8IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.1mg 116%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 30%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1%

Folate: 3.9mcg 1%

Calcium: 16.5mg 2%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 23.6mg 8%

Potassium: 208.7mg 6%

Sodium: 493.1mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 26.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.