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Chicken Poppers

Chicken Poppers

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Poppers are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. With a savory coating and tender chicken, they make a fantastic easy weeknight dinner. Try them tonight and taste the joy in every bite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons mustard (regular prepared yellow mustard)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1½ pounds chicken breasts (skinless or boneless, or chicken tenders, cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Equipment

  • COSORI Air Fryer 5.8 Quart

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) if needed.
  2. Add all the sauce ingredients to a small bowl, whisk well and refrigerate until ready for serving.
  3. In a large ziploc bag add the flour, sugar, salt, paprika and pepper. Close the bag and shake it so that all ingredients are mixed well.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the ziploc bag, close it and shake it until each piece is fully coated in the flour mixture.
  5. Remove the chicken pieces from the ziploc bag, shake all the excess flour from them and spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with a little cooking spray.
  6. Place the chicken in the basket in a single layer and spray them as well with a bit of cooking spray.
  7. Put the basket into the air fryer and air fry the chicken for 15 minutes. Remove the basket halfway through the cooking time to shake the poppers around.
  8. Serve hot with the mayo/mustard sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Pat the chicken dry: Pat the chicken dry before cutting it into pieces to remove any excess moisture. This will help to create a better coating on the chicken.
  • Use the powdered sugar: The sugar takes this air fryer chicken poppers recipe to the next level by creating a savory sweet coating on the chicken pieces and it also helps brown the chicken.
  • Temp the chicken: To ensure that chicken is fully cooked, use an instant-read digital thermometer to make sure that it has reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
  • Leftovers: Leftover chicken poppers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container or sealed freezer bag.