Popcorn Chicken

Air fryer popcorn chicken is lighter, faster, and much less messy than deep-fried chicken. It’s far healthier too and the perfect snack (or dinner) for the whole family. Don’t forget about school lunch boxes as well!
 

Ingredients: 
 
½ cup cornstarch 
2 Tbsp smoked paprika 
1 tsp onion powder 
1 tsp mustard powder 
1 tsp garlic powder 
 
4 skinless chicken breasts 
Salt, to taste  
 
125ml / ½  cup buttermilk  
3 cups cornflakes, crushed  
 
Olive oil / Canola oil spray 
 
Honey & mustard dipping sauce: 
60ml / ¼ cup honey 
60ml / ¼ cup Dijon mustard 
60ml / ¼ cup greek-style yoghurt 
1 tbsp lemon juice 
Pinch of salt  
 
Method: 
 
For the honey & mustard dipping sauce: 
Whisk all ingredients together in a small dish until smooth. Set aside in the fridge.  
 
For the chicken: 
Slice chicken breasts into 3-4cm cubes. Season generously with salt and set aside.  
 
Whisk together cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, mustard powder and garlic powder. 
 
Dredge chicken in cornstarch mixture, shaking off the excess.  
Dip chicken in buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.  
Finally toss chicken in cornflakes to coat all over. 
 
Lightly spray the Vortex basket with olive oil or canola oil spray.  
 
Place half of the chicken in a single layer in the basket and lightly spray.  
 
Air Fry at 202˚C for 10 minutes.  
 
Remove chicken and sprinkle with a little flaky salt.  
Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. 
 
Serve popcorn chicken straight away with honey mustard sauce for dipping and healthy snacks like carrot, cucumber & celery sticks.