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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Poppers Recipe

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Poppers Recipe
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These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Poppers are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. Made with ground chicken or turkey, these poppers are coated in a flavorful almond flour mixture and cooked to perfection in the air fryer or oven. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce and a side of ranch for a tasty appetizer or main dish!

Ingredients

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Main Mixture:

  • 2 lbs ground chicken OR ground turkey
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 sweet onion, diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp diced jalapenos *OPTIONAL

Coating:

  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Main Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onions, and jalapenos. Mix well. Add beaten egg and almond flour, mix until combined. Shape mixture into balls.
  2. Coating: In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Roll chicken balls in coating.
  3. Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat air fryer to 400F. Place coated balls in the air fryer basket. Cook for 13 minutes, flipping halfway. Toss cooked poppers in BBQ sauce.
  4. Oven Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F. Follow steps for the main mixture. Cook meatballs in oil on a skillet, then bake on a sheet pan for 15 minutes. Toss in BBQ sauce before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of jalapenos in the mixture.
  • Ensure the internal temperature of the cooked poppers reaches 165F for safe consumption.

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