Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Popcorn Chicken
This gluten free popcorn chicken is crispy, golden, and made in the air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or quick dinner, it's kid-approved and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1 cup gluten free flour
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- olive oil spray
Instructions
Air Fryer Method
- First, cut the chicken into small pieces.
- Add the whisked egg to a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the gluten free flour, sea salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the egg wash. Coat thoroughly.
- Then, dredge in the dry mixture until fully covered. Place in the air fryer basket. Repeat for the remaining chicken.
- Generously spray with olive oil spray. Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. If desired, flip the chicken over after 5 minutes.
- Finally, remove from the air fryer and serve!
Oven Method
- First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. cut the chicken into small pieces.
- Add the whisked egg to a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the gluten free flour, sea salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the egg wash. Coat thoroughly.
- Then, dredge in the dry mixture until fully covered. Place on a baking pan. Repeat for the remaining chicken.
- Generously spray with olive oil spray. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 18 minutes. If desired, flip the chicken over after 10 minutes.
- Finally, remove from the oven and serve!
Notes
- Use boneless skinless chicken breast for the best texture.
- I love King Arthur Flour and Bob's Red Mill for gluten free flour.
- Coat in the dry breading mixture thoroughly.
- Generously spray the chicken pieces with olive oil spray. This helps it become crispy.
- If needed, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. It must be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer or oven.
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Calories: 202kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 113mg, Sodium: 438mg, Potassium: 443mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 95IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 2mg