Air-Fried Popcorn Chicken with Orange Glaze – 26-Minute Recipe
Crispy orange‑flavored popcorn chicken made with a crunchy corn‑flake coating and a bright, sweet orange glaze. It’s a low‑calorie, indulgent‑tasting dinner that satisfies cravings for classic fried chicken without the deep‑fat fry.
Recipe by Donaldo Estevam· Structured by ReelsMeals
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26 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 3 chicken thighs
- 1 cup all‑purpose flour
- 2 cup corn flakes
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- cooking spray
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients and set out a shallow bowl for flour, a second bowl for beaten eggs, and a third bowl for crushed corn flakes.
- 2Pat the chicken thigh pieces dry with paper towels; this helps the coating adhere.
- 3Season the chicken pieces lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper (optional).
- 4Place the flour in the first bowl; dip each chicken piece into the flour, shaking off excess.
- 5Transfer the floured pieces to the beaten‑egg bowl, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- 6Move the egg‑coated pieces to the crushed corn‑flake bowl, pressing gently so the flakes adhere evenly.
- 7Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket, making sure pieces do not overlap; lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
- 8Preheat the air fryer to 385°F (385°F) for 3 minutes.
- 9Cook the chicken at 385°F (385°F) for 16 minutes, shaking the basket or turning pieces halfway through (at the 8‑minute mark) to ensure even browning.
- 10While the chicken cooks, combine orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and ground ginger in a small saucepan; heat over low heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened, about 3‑4 minutes.
- 11When the chicken reaches a golden‑brown crisp, remove it from the air fryer and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- 12Pour the warm orange glaze over the hot chicken and toss gently to coat each piece evenly.
- 13Transfer the glazed popcorn chicken to a serving platter and let it rest for 2 minutes so the glaze sets.
- 14Serve immediately, optionally garnished with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds.
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Preheat the air fryer
Start the air fryer for 3 minutes before adding the chicken.
Shake or turn halfway
At the 8‑minute mark, shake the basket or turn the pieces to promote even browning.
Press flakes onto chicken
When moving the egg‑coated pieces to the corn‑flake bowl, press gently.
Let the glaze set
After tossing the chicken with the warm glaze, let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Air‑Fried Popcorn Chicken with Orange Glaze?
- About 26 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 16 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Air‑Fried Popcorn Chicken with Orange Glaze recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Air‑Fried Popcorn Chicken with Orange Glaze recipe come from?
- It was shared by Donaldo Estevam on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.