Chicken Poppers (4 Ways)
Get your party started with these fried chicken poppers!
These chicken poppers are about to become one of your new favorite party foods.
There are so many reasons to love them!
They're super easy to make, they are perfect for passing around to your guests, and they are easy to customize for a variety of tastes.
There's something so fun about snacking on these chicken poppers. All you need is a glass of something yummy in one hand, and a piece of this crisp, juicy chicken in the other, and you are ready to enjoy your event.
We've tested four of our favorite flavor combinations here, so everyone can find something to love.
You might be surprised by how diverse the flavors are! They range from sweet and savory to hot and spicy. There's even a cheesy version.
Once you've found your perfect chicken popper sauce flavor, you can skip down to the recipe and get cooking! The recipes for each of the sauces are below the main recipe.
And, of course, don't forget to let us know which is your favorite in the comments below.
BBQ Chicken Poppers
These really couldn't be easier to make. Cook up a batch of chicken poppers using the recipe below, and then slather them with your favorite barbecue sauce. We used Sweet Baby Ray's here, but you can choose any kind you like. No matter what style of sauce you love, it will taste delicious on these chicken bites.
Spicy Chicken Poppers
Do you go crazy for spicy food? Then you've got to give these fiery chicken bites a try! Coat the cooked, crispy chicken in Frank's Red Hot Sauce for a snack that will satisfy your spice cravings.
Parmesan Scallion Chicken Poppers
You can never go wrong with Parmesan cheese. This chicken recipe makes excellent use of the salty, nutty flavor of the cheese. And it adds some scallions for a bit of fresh, herbal flavor. These chicken bites are perfect for those who aren't a fan of traditional hot wings. They'll love this dressed up, cheesy snack!
Honey Sriracha Chicken Poppers
Everyone has a friend who puts sriracha on everything, right? Well, we have to agree with our chile-loving pals this time! This sweet-and-spicy sauce is a delicious topping for chicken poppers (or almost anything).
Chicken Poppers Recipe
Serves6
Preparation Time20 min
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- oil, for frying
To Make the Chicken Poppers
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Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
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Combine the chicken with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Place the flour and eggs into separate bowls.
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Dip a piece of chicken into the flour, then the egg, then back into the flour. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
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Fry the chicken pieces until deep-golden brown and crispy.
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Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
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Toss the chicken in the assorted sauces until evenly glazed.
Choose Your Own Sauce
Chicken poppers come in so many different flavors, and these are some of our favorites! These dressings are simple and come together easily, so just pick the one that sounds the best to you and enjoy.
BBQ Chicken Poppers
Dress with Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce
Hot Sauce
Dress with Franks Red Hot Sauce
Parmesan Scallion
Dress with 1 cup Parmesan cheese + 1 scallion, finely chopped
Honey Sriracha
Dress with 1 cup Sriracha + 2 tablespoons agave
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AmyJackson
May 25, 2018
I am so obsessed with Frank's Red Hot sauce! This looks like the perfect vehicle for it. I've never really made fried chicken before, but I'll have to give this a shot.
AuntKarolyn
May 24, 2018
These Chicken Poppers (4 Ways) are definitely going to be on the menu for this weekends watching the Indy 500 with family and friends. I love how easy the poppers are to make, and the availability to turn them into a variety of different flavors to please everyone in the crowd. You can't ask for more than that! Go #3 Helio Castroneves.
Sleepy Jules
Apr 24, 2018
Yup - these were so good! The difference flavors were all so good too - definitely a great appetizer or even a small snack!
JennyBee1
Apr 24, 2018
These were super easy to make, and fun to eat! The small size made them the perfect finger-food appetizer. Next time, I will have some ranch on-hand to use as a dipping sauce :)
bambakes7
Apr 24, 2018
These chicken poppers were so good! I loved the different flavors, and I would definitely make them again.
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