Description
Potato Chip Crusted Popcorn Chicken Nuggets are a delicious, crunchy, and irresistible snack perfect for any time of the day and a crowd-pleaser at gatherings.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: 1 pound, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Potato Chips: 4 cups, crushed (use kettle or ridged style)
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/2 cup
- Eggs: 2 large, beaten
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable Oil: For frying
Instructions
- Mix the coating by combining flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- Dredge chicken pieces in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally coat with potato chips.
- Fry in hot oil at 350°F until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Let nuggets rest on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain accurate oil temperature for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Protein: 25 g