Honey BBQ Popcorn Chicken – Easy, Crispy, Delicious Appetizer
If your love affair with popcorn chicken began at KFC, Sonic, or—like me—during those legendary Applebee’s half-price appetizers after 10pm, you’re in good company. There’s just something about those crispy little bites that keeps everyone reaching for “just one more.” But here’s the real win: you can recreate that magic at home, and honestly? It tastes even better. Think Honey Bbq Popcorn Chicken, but fresher, hotter, and way more flavorful.
These juicy, tender pieces of white meat get the full treatment—seasoned flour, egg, and crunchy breadcrumbs. That combo locks in the moisture while delivering a golden, shatter-crisp coating. And when you toss them in a sticky-sweet honey BBQ glaze? Game over. It’s the ultimate Honey Bbq Chicken Bites Recipe that deserves a spot in your weekly rotation (FYI: they disappear fast).
Craving baked chicken instead of fried? This recipe gives big Honey Barbecue Baked Chicken Tenders energy in bite-sized form. Want something perfect for parties? Consider your search for the best Chicken Breast Appetizers officially over. These little beauties check every box.
Plus, you’ve got options. Feeling lazy? Make Bbq Chicken Bites Air Fryer style—crispy, quick, and no grease splatter. Prefer a classic method? Fry them up for that nostalgic Bbq Popcorn Chicken crunch. Either way, the final toss in warm, glossy sauce hits the sweet-meets-smoky spot every time.
And if you’ve ever Googled “Popcorn Chicken Recipe Air Fryer” at 11pm while raiding your fridge—no judgment. These Bbq Chicken Poppers are exactly what you’ve been hoping for. Fast, fun, and ridiculously good.
So grab your chicken, heat up your oil (or air fryer), and let’s make the kind of appetizer that never—like ever—makes it to the leftovers stage. Ready to get started?
Whip up a batch of crunchy, homemade popcorn chicken and finish it with a sticky-sweet honey BBQ glaze. It’s quick, it’s simple, and you can bake it or crisp it up in the air fryer—perfect for game days, party trays, or a protein-loaded dinner everyone actually wants to eat.
- 2 pounds chicken breast, trimmed and cut into bite-size chunks
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- Trim any extra fat from the chicken and chop the meat into small, nugget-sized pieces.
- Set up three bowls for dredging:
- Bowl 1: Beat the eggs until smooth.
- Bowl 2: Mix together the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Bowl 3: Add the plain breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Working in batches, coat the chicken:
- Toss the pieces in the seasoned flour and shake off the excess.
- Dip them into the egg mixture, letting any extra drip off.
- Press each piece into the breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until the chicken turns golden and the centers are cooked through.
- While it bakes, warm the BBQ sauce and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Move the finished chicken to a bowl, pour the warm sauce over the top, and gently toss until every piece is coated. Serve immediately.
- Prepare and bread the chicken using the same steps as the oven version. Set the pieces aside on a plate.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Add a single layer of chicken to the basket and air fry for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and browned. Repeat as needed for remaining batches.
- Warm the honey and BBQ sauce together over low heat.
- Transfer the hot chicken to a bowl, drizzle the sauce on top, and toss gently until evenly coated. Serve right away.
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