Air Fried Cheesy Popcorn Chicken using Moon Cheese
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Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients for 5 servings
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- First Coating
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or your choice of flour)
- 1 tablespoon The Fit Cook Cajun Blend (OR smoked paprika)
- Crispy Coating
- 4oz (~114g) Cheddar Moon Cheese (or dehydrated/dried cheese)
- 1/4 cup (gluten-free) panko or breadcrumbs
Steps
- Set air fryer to 400F (or set oven to 420F).
- Crush the Moon Cheese using a heavy object like a skillet and place the crumbs into a bowl along with the panko. The crushed cheese should be about as fine the panko.
- Place the eggs in a separate bowl and lightly whisk.
- Place the ingredients for the first coating and crispy coating in separate bowls and mix.
- Dip a chicken piece in the first coating with the almond flour, then in the eggs and then the crispy coating with the Moon Cheese. Place the coating chicken on the air fryer tray or basket. Repeat.
- Air fry (or bake) for 10-12 minutes, or until the outside is golden brown and the inside is completely cooked (and white).
- Enjoy with the honey mustard yogurt sauce or on top of a salad, like a Cobb salad.
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Calories
391
Protein
46g
Fat
18g
Carbs
9g
Sodium
Fiber
1g
Sugar
<1g
Honey Mustard Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients for 5 servings
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 tablespoons yellow mustard or Dijon (or to taste)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- juice from 1/2 lemon (or to taste)
- sea salt & pepper to taste (if desired)
Steps
Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly.
Calories
75
Protein
5g
Fat
1g
Carbs
11g
Sodium
Fiber
0g
Sugar
11g