Check Out Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Prepare chicken by cubing chicken into 1 inch pieces. Once cubed, add dash of salt and pepper.

In a 8” x 8” (or 9” x 9”) baking dish add egg, 2 Tbsp of sriracha, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk together and add chicken. Coat the chicken in egg mixture, cover and set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Use an additional 8” x 8” (or 9” x 9”) baking dish, add cornstarch, garlic power, salt and pepper.

Preheat airfryer (if needed) to 400°. Coat the bottom of the basket with oil spray or non stick cooking spray.

Remove chicken from egg bath allow egg to drip off before adding to the startch. Add to starch and lightly coat and dab excess starch from chicken piece. Lay in the the botton of the air fryer in one even layer. Do this in batches if needed for single layer cooking. Spray chicken with non stick cooking spray.

Cook each batch on 400° for 6 minutes one each side. If they are not as crispy as preferred, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove and repeat with more chicken.

Let cool for about 5 minutes before adding the sauce

In a seperate bowl mix barbecue sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic, hoisin, sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set in fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Add to chicken and gently toss until chicken is evenly coated.

Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.