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Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken

Looking for a quick and easy snack or meal? Try this delicious Air Fry Popcorn Chicken recipe! This Air Fried Popcorn Chicken is crispy, flavorful, and made in the Air Fryer Popcorn style, so you get all the crunch with none of the grease. Whether you're making Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Homemade for a family dinner, Chicken Popcorn Air Fryer for Kid Meals, or a tasty appetizer for your next party, this Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Recipe will be your new go-to. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup buttermilk or use regular milk if needed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray or oil for spraying

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  • Soak the chicken cubes in buttermilk for 15 minutes (or at least 5 minutes). This helps the chicken stay tender and juicy.

Prepare Coatings

  • In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, place panko breadcrumbs.

Coat the Chicken

  • Dip the chicken pieces into the flour mixture, then the buttermilk, and coat them in breadcrumbs. Repeat until all chicken pieces are coated.

Air Fry the Chicken

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Spray the basket with cooking spray and place chicken pieces in a single layer. Spray lightly with cooking oil.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.

Serve

  • Remove from the air fryer, serve with your favorite dipping sauces, and enjoy!