Fritos Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Fritos Crusted Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Homemade popcorn chicken gets a makeover with this recipe! Coated with a seasoned fritos breading and deep fried, they are super crispy and tender and bold in flavor. Great to serve as a game day appetizer or as part of an easy weeknight dinner, they make for one tasty bite! Be sure to try my Baked Chicken Nuggets and Buffalo Chicken Bites.

How to make Fritos Crusted Chicken Bites

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What’s the best cut of chicken to use?

Chicken breasts, rather than thighs, are best to use for this popcorn chicken. Thighs take longer to cook through, so you can risk having undercooked chicken or a burnt coating. You can use chicken tenders if you have those.

Can you oven bake them?

I much prefer to fry my Fritos popcorn chicken so they get super crispy, but you can bake them if you prefer. Place the coated chicken onto a foil lined baking sheet and bake at 400F for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.

What do you serve them with?

This popcorn chicken is great to serve with your favorite dips like ketchup, chick-fil-a-sauce, BBQ, ranch or blue cheese. You can also serve them as a main meal with fries and a side salad. They are also great to enjoy in wraps! This Fritos popcorn chicken recipe is such a fun and easy recipe that will leave you wanting more! The coating is super delicious and the chicken is cooked to perfection! I can’t wait to hear what you think!