Description
Crispy, golden, and perfectly poppable — this homemade popcorn chicken is everything fast food wishes it could be. Coated in crushed corn flakes and seasoned just right, these little bites are kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and snack-approved.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 large eggs
¼ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
4½ cups corn flakes cereal, lightly crushed
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp paprika
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (or prep air fryer at 375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment and spray with oil.
Set up breading station:
Bowl 1: Flour + salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
Bowl 2: Whisked eggs + milk
Bowl 3: Crushed corn flakes
Dredge chicken pieces in flour, then egg wash, then corn flakes. Press to coat well.
Arrange on baking sheet or air fryer basket.
Bake 20–22 min (oven) or air fry 10–12 min, shaking halfway, until golden and cooked through.
Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or BBQ.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280/ Serving
- Fat: 10g/ Serving
- Carbohydrates: 20g/ Serving
- Protein: 26g/ Serving