Buffalo sauce was invented in 1964 at Anchor Bar using Frank's RedHot and butter—this popcorn version uses the exact same ratio.
Buffalo Popcorn Chicken
Get ready for a flavor explosion with our Buffalo Popcorn Chicken! This delightful dish combines crispy, golden-brown chicken bites tossed in zesty buffalo sauce, delivering a protein-packed punch that's perfect for a quick meal or snack. Toss in some crunchy popcorn for an irresistible twist that will have everyone coming back for more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
16
min
Serves
3
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 3🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast (cubed) (680 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (15 ml)
- 1/2 cup flour (62.5 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (2.5 ml)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp paprika (5 ml)
- 1 tsp salt (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cube the chicken breast into small pieces.
- 2
In a bowl, add flour, baking powder, and spices, and mix well.
- 3
Place everything in a ziplock bag and shake it up.
- 4
Air fry at 375 degrees for 12-16 minutes until crispy.
- 5
Toss the cooked chicken in buffalo sauce.
- 6
Optional: Serve with lite ranch.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cut chicken into uniform 3/4-inch cubes to ensure even cooking - larger pieces will be raw inside while smaller pieces overcook and dry out during the 12-16 minute air fry cycle.technique3/4-inch cubes
- ✓Add 1 teaspoon baking powder per cup of flour to create alkaline conditions that break down proteins faster, resulting in crispier coating that browns 30% quicker.ingredient1 tsp per cup flour
- ✓Shake the bag vigorously for 60-90 seconds to create maximum surface contact - this mechanical action helps flour penetrate chicken's surface moisture for better adhesion.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Check internal temperature reaches exactly 165°F at the 12-minute mark since air fryers' intense circulation can overcook small chicken pieces rapidly, turning them rubbery.timing165°F at 12 minutes
- ✓Toss chicken in buffalo sauce immediately after air frying while pieces are above 140°F - the residual heat helps sauce penetrate and adhere rather than just coating the surface.timingAbove 140°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
16
min
Serves
3
people
Level
beginner
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Buffalo sauce was invented in 1964 at Anchor Bar using Frank's RedHot and butter—this popcorn version uses the exact same ratio.
Buffalo Popcorn Chicken
Get ready for a flavor explosion with our Buffalo Popcorn Chicken! This delightful dish combines crispy, golden-brown chicken bites tossed in zesty buffalo sauce, delivering a protein-packed punch that's perfect for a quick meal or snack. Toss in some crunchy popcorn for an irresistible twist that will have everyone coming back for more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 3🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast (cubed) (680 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (15 ml)
- 1/2 cup flour (62.5 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (2.5 ml)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp paprika (5 ml)
- 1 tsp salt (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cube the chicken breast into small pieces.
- 2
In a bowl, add flour, baking powder, and spices, and mix well.
- 3
Place everything in a ziplock bag and shake it up.
- 4
Air fry at 375 degrees for 12-16 minutes until crispy.
- 5
Toss the cooked chicken in buffalo sauce.
- 6
Optional: Serve with lite ranch.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cut chicken into uniform 3/4-inch cubes to ensure even cooking - larger pieces will be raw inside while smaller pieces overcook and dry out during the 12-16 minute air fry cycle.technique3/4-inch cubes
- ✓Add 1 teaspoon baking powder per cup of flour to create alkaline conditions that break down proteins faster, resulting in crispier coating that browns 30% quicker.ingredient1 tsp per cup flour
- ✓Shake the bag vigorously for 60-90 seconds to create maximum surface contact - this mechanical action helps flour penetrate chicken's surface moisture for better adhesion.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Check internal temperature reaches exactly 165°F at the 12-minute mark since air fryers' intense circulation can overcook small chicken pieces rapidly, turning them rubbery.timing165°F at 12 minutes
- ✓Toss chicken in buffalo sauce immediately after air frying while pieces are above 140°F - the residual heat helps sauce penetrate and adhere rather than just coating the surface.timingAbove 140°F