16 Must-Try Popcorn Chicken Recipes That Are Anything But Boring
FEBRUARY 07, 2023
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Popcorn chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish that’s always a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether you choose to serve it as an appetizer or a main dish, you can count on popcorn chicken to please.
We’ve gathered 16 of the best popcorn chicken recipes we could find that make this easy-to-make finger food even better. From Asian-inspired glazes to spicy takes and even creamy dipping sauces, these recipes are sure to take your popcorn chicken game up a notch.
Our popcorn chicken recipes go beyond the usual fare. Get snacking on these tasty morsels and you’ll never order a bucket of popcorn chicken from your favorite fast food joint again!
My Food Story
Crunchy Korean Popcorn Chicken
Give your party a pop-tastic start with an all fiery, tangy Korean popcorn chicken that’s double the fire and triple the crunch. Just dip, fry, pop and crunch!
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1,509
20
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1039
CALORIES
$2.61
PER SERVING
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Easy Weeknight Recipes
Homemade Popcorn Chicken
Light, crispy, and perfectly seasoned, Homemade Popcorn Chicken is an easy from-scratch recipe that tastes just like your fast-food favorite!
6
86
50 min
TOTAL TIME
530
CALORIES
$1.80
PER SERVING
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Julie's Eats and Treats
Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
Crispy popcorn chicken that is tender and juicy on the inside and prepared in your Air Fryer!
12
43
20 min
TOTAL TIME
363
CALORIES
$0.82
PER SERVING
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Don’t Go Bacon My Heart
Homemade Popcorn Chicken
'Homemade Popcorn Chicken couldn't be easier to make! The key is marinating in buttermilk for that crispy, flaky finish. But warning, these are incredibly moreish!!'
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56,338
7
25 min
TOTAL TIME
292
CALORIES
$2.23
PER SERVING
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Hayl's Kitchen
Cornflake Crusted Cajun Popcorn Chicken
Hot and crispy, this Cornflake Crusted Cajun Popcorn Chicken is baked in the oven and so much better than the deep-fried KFC version. They’re delicious, crunchy and healthy and make a fun family dinner or party appetizer!
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1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
46
CALORIES
$0.15
PER SERVING
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Jo Cooks
Chipotle Popcorn Chicken
Chipotle Popcorn Chicken – so much fun to eat and so delicious! Little morsels of chicken dipped in a spicy batter and fried to perfection!
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157
5
45 min
TOTAL TIME
235
CALORIES
$0.73
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Crispy Korean Popcorn Chicken
This Crispy Korean Popcorn Chicken combines the flavors of a popular Korean street food with a healthier, oven-baked twist. Tender, juicy chicken pieces are coated in cornflake crumbs and slathered in a sweet and spicy Korean-style BBQ sauce for a mouthwatering meal.
2
40 min
TOTAL TIME
516
CALORIES
$1.70
PER SERVING
Ingredients
15 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
2 tbsp rice vinegar
Directions
7 STEPS
1
Combine the chicken and buttermilk in a gallon-size zip-top bag, mixing well to coat.
2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Mix together the cornflake crumbs, whole wheat flour, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
4
Remove each piece of chicken from the buttermilk, dredge through the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. If necessary, use two baking sheets.
5
Lightly brush the chicken with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
6
While the chicken is baking, prepare the Korean BBQ Sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey, Gochujang, rice vinegar, grated ginger, grated garlic, sesame oil, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 5-10 minutes until it thickens slightly into a glaze. Remove from heat.
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Once the chicken is cooked, brush or drizzle it generously with the Korean BBQ Sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve warm.
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Half Baked Harvest
Oven Fried Korean Popcorn Chicken.
A slightly healthier, much easier, take on Korean style fried chicken. Inspired by the food carts found on the streets in Seoul. Breaded in corn flakes, oven baked, and finished with an addicting sweet and spicy Korean inspired BBQ sauce. Serve with steamed rice and a plate full of stir fried veggie...
230
40 min
TOTAL TIME
516
CALORIES
$1.66
PER SERVING
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Mad Creations
Keto Popcorn Chicken
I have to say I have made many versions of keto popcorn chicken but this is far and away my favourite version. A simple spice mix coating and into the oven or the air fryer. So easy and so delicious!
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2,189
20 min
TOTAL TIME
315
CALORIES
$0.69
PER SERVING
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A Simple Palate
Baked Popcorn Chicken Bites
These crispy baked chicken nuggets are the perfect kid-friendly meal or party appetizer! They're made with less than 10 ingredients, take less than 1 hour to make, and are simply delicious.
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36 min
TOTAL TIME
92
CALORIES
$0.22
PER SERVING
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Mason Woodruff
Spicy Popcorn Chicken
A lower carb, lower calorie recipe for spicy popcorn chicken in the air fryer or oven.
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3,750
108
25 min
TOTAL TIME
534
CALORIES
$1.59
PER SERVING
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Simply Delicious
Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken with Jalapeño Ranch
Satisfy your cravings for crunchy, spicy snacks with this easy air fryer popcorn chicken! Served with a creamy, tangy jalapeño ranch dip, this dish is the perfect game-day snack that will have your guests coming back for more. So grab a bag of popcorn chicken, a jar of jalapeño ranch, and get ready ...
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99
30 min
TOTAL TIME
500
CALORIES
$1.24
PER SERVING
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Hello Frozen Bananas
Healthy Popcorn Chicken
This Healthy Popcorn Chicken is so fun and takes me back to my childhood! You can make this chicken recipe in the oven or the air fryer.
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488
24 min
TOTAL TIME
535
CALORIES
$3.53
PER SERVING
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Meal Prep On Fleek
Popcorn Chicken with Rice Noodles and Gochujang Sauce
Lightly fried Korean chicken served with a spicy sauce over brown rice noodles. Healthier than takeout and just as delicious!
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534
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1498
CALORIES
$4.00
PER SERVING
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Tasty
Japanese Popcorn Chicken Recipe by Tasty
Crispy, delicious fried chicken is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but every once in a while, you feel the desire to mix things up. That’s where this recipe for Japanese popcorn chicken steps into the picture. It’s everything you love about fried chicken but what a Japanese kick, thanks to a handf...
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3,605
64
20 min
TOTAL TIME
540
CALORIES
$1.67
PER SERVING
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Just a Taste
Baked Popcorn Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze
Ditch the deep-fryer in favor of this recipe for extra-crispy Baked Popcorn Chicken dunked in a quick-fix honey-garlic glaze.
2
14
38 min
TOTAL TIME
352
CALORIES
$1.16
PER SERVING
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I am homesteader
BAKED POPCORN CHICKEN
Baked popcorn chicken is a weeknight dinner staple. The crunchiest chicken, using a perfectly salted potato chip crust!
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69
55 min
TOTAL TIME
203
CALORIES
$0.61
PER SERVING
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