Copycat KFC Popcorn Chicken In The Airfryer

Welcome to my copycat KFC popcorn chicken in the Airfryer.

I must admit that I was not always a KFC fan. Okay so that is an understatement. As a fussy teenager I absolutely hated the menu at KFC and would avoid it at all costs.

I remember we always ended up at KFC when we had been travelling down the motorway and needed a food stop. At the time I was a vegetarian so KFC was not exactly a good place to be.

Back then in the early to mid 90’s there was a serious lack of food on the menu and everyone that went there did so for the buckets of chicken pieces and chips. They might have some beans with them but that was about it.

There was nothing delicious at the time such as KFC popcorn chicken and I used to hate going there. But the good thing about these motorway service stops is that there would be at least four places to choose from.

So I would get some money from my dad and go to the café across the way and get some cauliflower cheese then I would have it with some chips from KFC along with some coleslaw and I would be happy.

Though, even back in 2009 while we were out with my parents for lunch I stayed clear. They had the huge buckets and we were next door at McDonalds and watched them eat their huge portions.

But then Dominic pointed out my problem. I just hated chicken on the bone and had never really liked it from when I started eating meat again. Very soon he had me hooked via the boneless chicken options and the tasty chicken burgers.

This recipe is dedicated to the first time that I had popcorn chicken and how much I loved it. I also dedicate this to anyone that just loves the simple pieces of boneless chicken with a little spice to it.

Sadly they have been replaced in Portugal with something called chicken rocks and I need to put an SOS call out for the popcorn chicken to go back on the menu.

This one of course is done in the Airfryer and not deep fried.

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Copycat KFC Popcorn Chicken In The Air Fryer

Welcome to my copycat KFC popcorn chicken in the Airfryer.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time12 mins

Total Time22 mins

Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Air Fryer

Servings: 12

Calories: 44kcal

Author: RecipeThis.com

Ingredients

• Philips Airfryer
• 1 Chicken Breast
• 2 ml KFC Spice Blend get the recipe here
• 60 ml Bread Crumbs
• 1 Small Egg beaten
• 50 g Plain Flour
• Salt & Pepper

Metric – Imperial

Instructions

• In the food processor blend your chicken until it resembles minced chicken.
• Set up a factory line with a bowl with your flour and a second bowl with your beaten egg. In a third bowl mix together your KFC spice blend, your salt and pepper and then your bread crumbs.
• Then like a factory line up make your minced chicken into balls and roll in the flour, the egg and then the spiced bread crumbs.
• Place in the airfryer at 180c for 10-12 minutes or until cooked in the middle.

Notes

I am all for mincing up the chicken breast as it is so easy with a food processor. But if you are good with removing bones thighs and drumsticks make a very cheap alternative.

We have found the best place to source chicken breasts to make Copycat KFC Popcorn Chicken In The Airfryer is from ButcherBox. You even receive free bacon and $10 off your first order when you sign up with this link.

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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