How to Make Air-Fried Popcorn Chicken Gizzards - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of fried chicken gizzards, then you're going to love this air-fried version of popcorn chicken gizzards. This recipe takes the classic comfort food and gives it a healthier twist by using an air fryer instead of deep frying. The result is tender, juicy chicken gizzards with a crispy, golden-brown coating that will have you coming back for more.

One of the best things about using an air fryer for this recipe is the reduced amount of oil needed. Instead of submerging the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken gizzards, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt (such as Lawry's)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook gizzards in boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a shallow plastic container; snap the lid on and shake until well combined. Add gizzards to seasoned flour; snap the lid back on and shake until evenly coated.
  • Place beaten egg in a small bowl. Dip each gizzard in beaten egg, then return to seasoned flour. Snap the lid on and shake one last time. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place gizzards in the air fryer basket and coat the tops with cooking spray.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 4 minutes. Shake the basket and coat with more cooking spray to cover any chalky spots. Continue cooking for 4 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    237 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 331mg
    • Sodium: 434mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 261mg