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Air Fryer KFC Popcorn Chicken

Air Fryer Copycat KFC Popcorn Chicken

4.67 from 3 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
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Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Have you ever wanted to create the same delicious KFC Popcorn Chicken in your own kitchen at home? If so, it's time to break out that air fryer and prepare for a tasty treat! This quick and easy Air Fryer Copycat KFC Popcorn Chicken not only tastes better than store-bought versions and only takes minutes to cook!

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-size pieces (about 1 inch)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, 1/2
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

Instructions

  • Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray and set aside—reserve ¼ cup of flour in a small bowl for later use. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining flour, breadcrumbs, and seasonings together until well mixed.
  • To begin dredging, toss a chicken bite into the bowl of plain flour to evenly coat all sides. Dip the floured chicken piece into the egg mixture, then dip it into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
  • Place the coated chicken piece onto a large plate, and repeat steps 5 and 6 until all the chicken is coated.
  • Line a layer of dredged chicken pieces onto the bottom of your oiled basket. Lightly spray the tops of the chicken pieces with cooking spray. Set your air fryer to 380 degrees F and cook for 10-14 minutes, tossing the chicken halfway through by shaking the basket or using tongs.  Times may vary depending on your air fryer and chicken bite size.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce; enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer, I used Ninja 4qt air fryer
  • Parchment Paper, optional
  • Cooking Spray

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 519mgPotassium: 329mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 348IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg