Description
Enjoy a healthier take on a classic favorite with these crispy air fryer buffalo popcorn chicken bites, perfect for game day or a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- ½ cup gluten free all purpose baking flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups gluten free breadcrumbs
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup ranch
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix the gluten free flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, place the gluten free breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat in the breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crispy.
- Once done, toss the popcorn chicken in buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Serve with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
For a milder flavor, adjust the amount of buffalo sauce used. Ensure to space out the chicken pieces in the air fryer for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Buffalo Popcorn Chicken, buffalo chicken, gluten free chicken, air fryer recipes