Description
These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Poppers are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack that’s perfect for parties or game days. Made with ground chicken, cheddar cheese, and barbecue sauce, these poppers are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, cheddar cheese, barbecue sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form Balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into small balls.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes and lightly spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Air Fry: Place chicken poppers in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for chicken if preferred.
- For a smoky flavor boost, use a hickory-style barbecue sauce.
- These poppers freeze well—reheat in the air fryer for 5–6 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
