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Air-Fryer Popcorn Chicken
Bite-size, crunchy popcorn chicken with a light crumb. All the fun of the fried version, air-fried instead.
~25 mintotal~605 kcalper serving~90g protein~36g carbs~11g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 2.
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast, cubed
- 1 egg
- 1 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
- Olive oil spray
Cooking Steps
Toss the chicken cubes in egg, then in the seasoned breadcrumbs.
Mist with olive oil.
Air-fry at 200°C for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp and cooked (or bake at 220°C for 18 minutes).
Serve with a healthy dip.
Optional Enhancements
- Almond flour for gluten-free
- Add chilli powder
- Serve over salad
Plant & Growing Tips
Parsley
- Not in the recipe, but grow it for a fresh garnish to lighten the dish.
- Sow seeds thinly in moist, rich soil after the last frost, or indoors 6-8 weeks prior.
- Parsley prefers partial shade in hot climates and consistent moisture.
Lettuce
- Not in the recipe, but grow it for a crisp side salad.
- Plant seeds directly or transplant seedlings in cool weather, spacing them 6-12 inches apart depending on variety.
- Lettuce needs consistent moisture and at least 4-8 hours of sun daily.
Natural Pest Control
- Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails using beer traps or copper tape barriers.
- Spray aphids off plants with a strong stream of water or use insecticidal soap.
- Use row covers to protect young greens from flea beetles and other flying insects.
Harvest
Parsley
- Snip outer stems close to the base once the plant is established, ensuring you don't take more than a third of the plant at once.
Lettuce
- Harvest outer leaves for a cut-and-come-again supply, or cut the entire head at the base when it reaches desired size before it bolts.
Storing & Freezing
Fridge 3 days; freezes 2 months.
