Description
These Potato Chip Crusted Popcorn Chicken Nuggets are crispy, golden, and packed with flavor. Juicy chicken pieces are coated in a crunchy potato chip crust, making them a fun and versatile snack, appetizer, or main dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 cups potato chips, crushed
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking oil or spray, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F if baking, or heat oil in a skillet to 350°F if frying.
- Mix flour with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in one bowl. Beat eggs in a second bowl. Place crushed chips in a third bowl.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment if baking, or prepare skillet with hot oil if frying.
- Dredge chicken pieces in seasoned flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat with crushed chips, pressing lightly so the crust sticks.
- For baking: arrange chicken on the sheet and bake 15–18 minutes until golden and cooked through. For frying: cook 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and fully cooked.
- Drain on paper towels or a wire rack to keep coating crunchy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Swap in flavored chips like barbecue, sour cream & onion, or spicy chips for variety.
For extra crunch, double-dip in egg and chips before cooking.
Air fry at 375°F for about 12 minutes, flipping halfway, for a lighter option.
Use chicken thighs for juicier nuggets.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Use gluten-free flour and chips for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
