# KFC Popcorn Chicken & Fries

A high-protein and low-calorie version of KFC Popcorn Chicken and Fries that is easy to make and delicious.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 100 g Plain All Purpose Flour
- 2 g Baking Powder
- 0.5 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Mustard Powder
- 1 Tsp Thyme
- 1 Tsp Basil
- 0.5 Tsp Black Pepper
- 0.5 Tsp Celery Salt
- 0.5 Tsp White Pepper
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 0.5 Tsp Ginger Powder
- 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tsp Oregano
- 450 g Diced Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 Egg
- Light Cooking Oil Spray (FryLight)
- 450 g Potatoes (Carisma Potatoes)
- Ice
- Water
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Chicken Stock Powder
- 0.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 0.5 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 0.5 Tsp Onion Powder

## Instructions

1. In a bowl, add plain flour, baking powder, salt, mustard powder, thyme, basil, black pepper, celery salt, white pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder, smoked paprika, and oregano.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients together.
3. Take diced chicken breast and mix in one whisked egg.
4. Coat each piece of chicken evenly in the flour mixture.
5. Lay the coated chicken pieces on baking paper on a baking tray.
6. Spray the chicken with light cooking oil.
7. Air fry at 200°C/400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, or oven bake at 190°C/375°F for 18-22 minutes.
8. Cut the potatoes into french fry shapes.
9. Soak the cut potatoes in an ice bath for 10 minutes to remove extra starch.
10. Pat the potatoes completely dry with paper towels.
11. Spray the dried potatoes with light cooking oil.
12. Add half of the seasoning mix (salt, chicken stock powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder) to the potatoes.
13. Mix the seasoning well with the potatoes.
14. Air fry at 200°C/400°F for 20-25 minutes, shaking halfway, or oven bake at 200°C/400°F for 25-35 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden brown.
15. Once cooked, sprinkle the rest of the seasoning onto the fries and mix.
16. Pair the crispy fries with the delicious popcorn chicken and serve.

## Equipment

- bowl
- baking tray
- baking paper
- air fryer
- oven

## Tips

- Use available seasonings for the KFC herbs & spices mix.
- Soak potatoes in an ice bath to remove extra starch for crispier fries.
- Pat potatoes completely dry before spraying with cooking oil for optimal crispiness.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJobrROzebm/?igsh=MW9pMmN2bmphenZsbg%3D%3D
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7cc089cf-93ad-49dd-a8d5-b8fba5d61978
- Extracted: 2025-10-04

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