In my opinion, the best Burrata Appetizer allows the burrata to take center stage, drizzled with a balsamic reduction, and paired with accoutrements like pear, prosciutto, toasts, jam, dates, and nuts. No cooking required, and only 10 minutes to make!

How to make a Burrata Appetizer:

Arrange: Place burrata on your favorite serving board then arrange the other items around it – pear, dates, prosciutto, toasts, jam, and nuts.

Serve: Drizzle a little balsamic reduction over the burrata then top with fresh basil. Enjoy!

More Appetizers to Try:

• Baked Brie
• The Perfect Charcuterie Board
• Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
• Pimento Cheese Dip
• Pepper Jelly
• Bacon Wrapped Dates
• Blistered Shishito Peppers
• Hummus

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Burrata Appetizer

Our Burrata Appetizer only takes 10 minutes to arrange and doesn't involve any cooking. Drizzle burrata with balsamic glaze and pair with fresh pear, prosciutto, toasts, jam, dates, and nuts.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 210kcal

Author Lauren Allen

Cost 15

Ingredients

• 16 oz burrata , try to get two 8oz balls
• 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze
• 2-4 fresh basil leaves , chopped
• 8 slices prosciutto
• 1 ripe pear , thinly sliced
• 8 dates , pitted
• fig, peach or apricot jam
• Petite toasts or pita chips
• marcona almonds , or shelled pistachios

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Instructions

• Place Burrata on serving board. Arrange other board elements—pear, prosciutto, dates, jam, toasts and nuts– around it. Drizzle burrata with balsamic reduction and top with basil.

Notes

Burrata and Peach Appetizer: Use fresh peaches instead of pears.

Make it your own! Use your favorite ingredients and what you have on hand. Choose some crackers or toasted bread, meats, fruit, and nuts that you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 411IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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I originally shared this recipe December 2022. Updated February 2025.

• Crispy Baked Chicken Wings or Air Fryer Chicken Wings: The most iconic game day food, these are a MUST and so easy to make!
• BBQ Meatballs: Sweet, tangy, and couldn’t be easier!
• Ham and Cheese Sliders: Warm and cheesy, these easy mini sandwiches are so easy to make and so satisfying to eat.

• Homemade Chili Cheese Dip: All you need is 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to a hearty, wonderful dip everyone will love.
• Meatball Subs: Such an easy dinner for guests to assemble themselves, and you can keep it warm in the slow cooker.
• Pulled Pork Nachos: Easy to assemble and always vanishes so quickly!

• Spinach Artichoke Dip: It’s warm, cheesy, and always delicious! It can be made 2 days ahead of time.
• Cheesy Breadsticks: Skip take out, these are cheesy and loved by all!
• 7 Layer Dip: A total classic everyone is excited to see!

• Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts: Brushed with a delicious glaze, it’s crispy and addicting!
• Cowboy Caviar: Easy, fresh, and just takes 10 minutes to make! Serve with tortilla chips.
• Popcorn Chicken: Perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.

• Chicken Taquitos: Filled with chicken, cheese, and a creamy salsa blend and baked or fried until crispy.
• Jalapeno Poppers: a great app to make ahead of time, stuffed with a creamy filling and wrapped in bacon.
• Street Corn Dip: All the flavors we love from Mexican street corn transformed into a creamy and flavorful dip! Serve with tortilla chips.

• Stromboli: With layers of ham, mozzarella, pepperoni, provolone, and salami, it’s like a big pizza rolled up and sliced!
• Pizza Sliders: All of your favorite pizza toppings on Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a garlic butter sauce and baked.
• Detroit Style Pizza is a fun change from traditional pizza, and will be the dish everyones talking about.

• Toasted Ravioli are easy to make with frozen ravioli, and serve with marinara for dipping.
• Poutine: french fries and cheese curds with homemade gravy poured on top.
• Loaded Potato Skins are baked crispy and filled with bacon, cheese, and sour cream.

• Buffalo Chicken Meatballs: Takes less than 20 minutes and served with the best bleu cheese dip!
• Bacon Wrapped Dates: A date stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon. These are one of my top favorites!
• The Perfect Charcuterie Board: I have step-by-step instructions and pairings to make this the most simple appetizer. Always a crowd pleaser!

• Buffalo Chicken Dip: only takes 15 minutes to make!
• Southwest Eggrolls: you can bake, fry or air-fry these and serve with a creamy cilantro dipping sauce. 
• Easy Homemade Salsa: Tastes fresh and only takes 5 minutes! A classic for a reason.

• Chex Mix: Easy to make and better than store-bought. Pour it in a bowl and watch it disappear!
• Peanut Butter Popcorn: Fresh popcorn tossed in a simple 4 ingredient peanut butter sauce! So yummy – I love to sprinkle in some Reese’s Pieces!
• Muddy Buddies: everyones favorites chocolate and peanut butter party snack.

And if you want even more ideas, check out my full list of Appetizer and Finger Foods.

I shared this post January 2024. Updated February 2025.

This easy crockpot BBQ Meatballs recipe could not be more simple with homemade or store-bought meatballs, cooked in a simple BBQ cranberry sauce. They are sweet, tangy, and the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer!

How to make BBQ meatballs:

Make Sauce: Pour frozen meatballs in slow cooker and mix together cranberry sauce, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water, and bbq sauce.

Cook: Pour sauce over meatballs and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Serve and enjoy!

Storing and Reheating Instructions:

Store leftover crockpot bbq meatball leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

To Reheat: Add meatballs and sauce to a saucepan and reheat on the stove until warm.

Recipe Variations:

• Stovetop Instructions: Pour bbq meatball sauce ingredients into a saucepan, stirring until smooth. Add the meatballs and toss them in the sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes if the meatballs are thawed, 14-16 minutes for frozen meatballs.
• Meatballs: I recommend pre-cooked frozen meatballs for this recipe. I like to make a big batch of my homemade meatballs and keep in the freezer to make this recipe anytime. If you want to use fresh uncooked meatballs, I recommend using a lean meat or else it will add extra grease to the sauce.

More Recipes with Meatballs:

• Hawaiian Meatballs
• Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
• Instant Pot Pasta and Meatballs
• One Pan Meatball Casserole
• Meatball Subs
• Swedish Meatballs
• Air Fryer Meatballs
• Meatballs Arrabbiata
• Mediterranean Meatball Bowl
• Green Curry Meatballs

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BBQ Meatballs

This easy crockpot BBQ Meatballs recipe could not be more simple with homemade or store-bought meatballs in a simple sauce. They are sweet, tangy, and the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings 15

Calories 262kcal

Author Lauren Allen

Cost 17

Equipment

• Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 50-60 frozen meatballs (store bought or homemade)*
• 14 ounce whole cranberry sauce
• 12 ounces cocktail sauce , or homemade
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• green onion , finely chopped for garnish

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Instructions

• Spray the bottom of your slow cooker lightly with cooking spray. Add frozen meatballs to the bottom of pot. 
• In a large bowl, stir together cranberry sauce, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water, and barbecue sauce then pour over meatballs. 
• Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours. 
• Serve warm garnished with chopped green onions, if desired. You could also serve over rice.

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Notes

Nutritional label is based off of one serving of 4 meatballs.

Meatballs: I recommend pre-cooked frozen meatballs for this recipe. I like to make a big batch of my homemade meatballs and keep in the freezer to make this recipe anytime. If you want to use fresh uncooked meatballs, I recommend searing them on all sides first on the stove, and use a lean meat or else it will add extra grease to the sauce.

Stovetop BBQ Meatballs: Pour sauce ingredients into a saucepan, stirring until smooth. Add the meatballs and toss them in the sauce. Bring to a boil then turn down the heat and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes if the meatballs are thawed, 14-16 minutes for frozen meatballs.

Store leftover crockpot bbq meatball leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

To Reheat: Add meatballs and sauce to a saucepan and reheat on the stove until warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

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These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings take 5 minutes to prep with basic pantry seasonings. They can be cooked from fresh or frozen and have multiple different sauce options.

How to make Air Fryer Chicken Wings:

Dry and Season: Pat wings dry with paper towels. This step is essential for the wings to be crispy. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder (has to be aluminum free baking powder) in a small bowl then sprinkle it over the wings. Toss the wings so they all get evenly coated in the seasoning.

Air Fry: Place wings in the air fryer basket, skin side up. Turn them every 5 minutes during cooking time, until they are crispy and browned (15-20 minutes). Remove from air fryer and rest for 5 minutes before tossing in your favorite sauce. Try the buffalo sauce down in the recipe card or Honey BBQ, BBQ, or Ranch!

For Perfectly Crispy Wings:

• Pat them Dry. Use paper towels and get the wings as dry as you can before you add seasonings.
• Use aluminum-free Baking Powder. This will help the chicken wings have that perfectly brown crispy coating we love. I like to use the red label Rumford brand. Aluminum free is essential or the flavor will be off.
• Don’t Stack the Wings. When you arrange the wings in the air fryer, make sure they are in a single layer and have a little space between.

Recipes Variations:

• Baked Chicken Wings.
• Frozen Chicken Wings: Follow the recipe to prep and season the wings then cook them in the air fryer frozen. Add on about 10 additional minutes, until they are cooked and crispy.

Serve With:

• Fresh Veggies and Homemade Ranch
• Other finger foods or game-day appetizers, like:
  • Cheesy Bean Dip
  • Southwest Egg Rolls
  • Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos
  • Baked Popcorn Chicken
• French Fries
• Potato Wedges
• Baked Mac and Cheese
• Rice Pilaf
• Buttermilk Cornbread

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings take 5 minutes to prep with basic pantry seasonings. They can be cooked from fresh or frozen and have multiple different sauce options. They are the highlight of every party!

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 274kcal

Author Lauren Allen

Cost 13

Equipment

• Air fryer

Ingredients

• 4 pounds chicken wings , halved at joints, wing tips discarded
• 2 Tablespoons baking powder (aluminum free)*
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Buffalo Sauce:

• 1/3 cup Frank's Wings Hot Sauce
• 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon water

Instructions

• Dry wings with paper towels. This is essential to getting a crispy coating.
• Season: Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder in a small bowl then sprinkle seasoning over the wings, tossing to evenly coat.
• Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Spray the fry basket with cooking spray. Arrange wings in an even layer, skin side up. Spray the top of the wings with cooking spray and air fry, turning the wings every 5 minutes for about 15 minutes or until crispy. Total cook time will depend on the size of the wings and air fryer but may take up to 20 minutes.
• Sauce: Remove from air fryer allow to rest for 5 minutes before tossing in desired sauce.
• Buffalo wing sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat stir together all sauce ingredients. Mix well until sugar has dissolved. 

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Notes

Yield: About 24 wings. Serving Size: About 3 wings. 

*Nutritional information does not includes buffalo sauce. 

Baking Powder: use aluminum free (like Rumford brand). Do NOT use Baking Soda! Baking powder must be aluminum free or the taste will be off.

Frozen Chicken Wings: Follow the recipe to prep and season the wings then cook them in the air fryer frozen. Add on about 10 additional minutes, until they are cooked and crispy.

Baked Chicken Wings

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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My step-by-step guide for how to make a Charcuterie Board, including food ideas, what pairs well together, and how to assemble it for any season, group size, or occasion. Charcuterie Boards are such a fun and beautiful way to enjoy a delicious snack or appetizer.

What to add to a Charcuterie Board:

When building a crowd-pleasing board I usually include these five things:

1. Cheese: Choose 2-3 oz per person and select hard and soft cheeses and cheeses made from different animals (cow, sheep, goat). My personal favorites are Manchego, goat cheese, Gouda and cream cheese with jalapeño jelly on top. Use an odd number of cheese (3, 5, or 7) depending on how many people you’re serving.
2. Meats: Choose 2-3 oz per person of a few cuts like prosciutto, ham, salami, cured chorizo, soppressata, capricola, or summer sausage.
3. Savory Accompaniments: I choose at least one of each of the following:
   • Nuts: Candied pecans, pistachios, cashews, macadamia nuts, almonds (marcona almonds from Trader Joes are my favorite), etc.
   • Pickled, Marinated, or Briny: Olives, cocktail onions, dill pickles, pepperoncini, or. cornichons. I love to add green olives stuffed with garlic or feta, and olive tapenade and bruschetta is fun to include too.
   • Savory Dips and Spreads: Hummus, ranch, balsamic dip, romesco, whole ground mustard, etc.
   • Vegetables: Carrots, broccoli, snap peas, or any of your favorite cold veggies.
4. Sweet Accompaniments: I choose at least one of each of the following:
   • Fresh Fruit: Apples, pears, oranges, grapes, rasperries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, etc.
   • Dried Fruit: Mango, pineapple, figs, cherries, apricots, etc.
   • Sweet Spreads: I include this Fig Butter from Trader Joes on every board, orange marmalade, blackberry jam, or other sweet spreads.
   • Chocolate: Include some chocolate covered nuts or a few pieces of high quality dark chocolate.
5. Crackers: Include a variety of crackers, mini toasts, or sliced baguette. It’s fun to have different shapes, sizes, and flavors. I love thin croccantini crackers, pita crackers, and Trader Joes raisin rosemary crisps.

How to make a Charcuterie Board:

Select Your Board: Choose the size depending on the number of people you’re serving. For an extra large group you can even have multiple boards. Any type of board will work: cutting board, serving tray, or even butcher paper laid directly on the countertop.

Target inexpensive cheese boards and I have a few fancier ones I love from Etu home.

Arrange Cheeses, to anchor the board. I use an odd number of cheese (3, 5, or 7) depending on party size.

Arrange Meats: Watch my video below for hot to fold charcuterie board meats. I like folding them in half and fanning them like a deck of cards or folding then in half twice so it’s easy to pick up. For thin meat (like prosciutto) it’s fun to fold them like a ribbon.

Add Accompaniments: Arrange the sweet and savory accompaniments around the board. Separate the colors to stand out, and place foods next to each other that pair well (see more on that below).

Add Crackers all throughout any gaps on the board. Add small nuts or dried fruit to fill any gaps. Serve and enjoy!

What Goes Well With What?

Go the extra mile and arrange items together that taste good together. Here are some examples of which items compliment others, to keep in mind as you assemble your board.

Cheese Pairings:

• Manchego: pairs well with spicy or smoky meats, like chorizo. It pairs well with dried apricots too.
• Cheddar pairs well with any cured meats. Place cashews, apples, and dark chocolate close by too.
• Gruyère: The nutty flavor of gruyère pairs well with salami or ham. Also grapes, figs, honey and mustard.
• Brie or Triple Cream: is my favorite with fig butter or other flavor preserves (like orange marmalade or blackberry jam), candied pecans, grapes, apple, prosciutto, almonds, baguette slices or mini toasts.
• Goat Cheese works well with sweet and juicy grapes, or apples. It’s also great with dark chocolate.

Meat Pairings:

• Prosciutto: Pairs well with gouda, fresh fruit (especially grapes or pears), olives, cornichons, pears, and almonds.
• Salami: Arrange next to cheddar, olive tapenade or mustard, and fresh apples, figs, or pears.
• Chorizo: Delicious with manchego, pistachios, pickled onions, and dried apricots.
• Soppressata: Try with Gruyère, olives, baguette slices, or toasted croccantini.

Pro Tips:

• Don’t Overcomplicate It! Make sure to design your board with your guests in mind, and include cheese and meats they like and recognize. When in doubt, avoid fancy or expensive items they may not care for.
• Add Color: I love the bright pops of color red apples, red and green grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries provide.
• Where to Shop: I find my favorite items at Trader Joes and Kroger stores, like smaller cuts of cheese, and good quality crackers. I also like the dips and spreads from Trader Joes, like fig butter, artichoke dips, hummus or romesco. I like the briny options at Kroger, like various types of olives (green olives with feta are delicious!). Costco has great cured meats and charcuterie cheese in bulk, if you’re shopping for a big group.

Themed Charcuterie Board Ideas:

• Fall Charcuterie: Use a few small pumpkins to decorate your board, and seasonal vegetables like pears. Fall dips like whipped caramel apple dip, pumpkin dip, or fall desserts like thinly sliced pumpkin bread or mini healthy pumpkin muffins.
• Christmas Charcuterie Board: Arrange meats, crackers, and cheese into the shape of a Christmas tree like this example. Include holiday treats like Chocolate Truffles, candied oranges, or fudge. Sprinkle fresh or candied cranberries to add a seasonal touch.
• Dessert Charcuterie: Make melted chocolate or caramel sauce and surround them with strawberries, bananas, apples, pretzels, marshmallows, graham cracker sticks, mini cookies, rice Krispies, and other dipping treats.
• Valentine’s Charcuterie: Arrange meats, cheese, and crackers into a giant heart and include chocolate covered strawberries, conversation hearts, and cinnamon bears.
• Kid’s Party: Lay a large piece of butcher paper on your counter and fill it with piles of kid friendly snacks like fruit, veggies, dips, chips, donuts, mini sandwiches, popcorn, cheese, crackers, juice boxes, etc.
• Hot Chocolate Board: Make homemade Hot Cocoa and have a board with marshmallows, candy canes, chocolate chips, caramels, whipped cream, etc.

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It's easier than you think to make a beautiful Charcuterie Board, and we will guide you with Charcuterie food ideas, what pairs well together, and how to assemble it for any season, group size, or occasion.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 240kcal

Author Lauren Allen

Cost 30

Equipment

• Charcuterie board
• cheese knife set

Ingredients

Cheeses (Chose 3, 5, or 7, depending on party size):

• Hard cheeses: manchego, cheddar, swiss, gouda, gruyere, parmesan etc.
• Soft cheese: brie, triple cream, goat cheese, havarti, burrata, cream cheese with pepper jelly on top. Could also you blue cheese or gorgonzola, or anything you like!

Meats:

• Cured Meats like prosciutto, salami, ham, chorizo, capricola, soppressata , summer sausage is a good inexpensive option

Savory accompaniments:

• Nuts: almonds, candied pecans, pistachio nuts, cashews, walnuts, macadamia nuts.
• Briny, pickled or marinated: olives, cocktail onions, cornichons, dill pickles, pepperoncini, olive tapenade or bruschetta.
• Savory Dips and spreads: Whole ground mustard, hummus, ranch, balsamic dip, romesco.
• Cold cut veggies, if desired

Sweet accompaniments:

• Fresh fruit and berries: grapes, apples, pears, oranges, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries.
• Dried fruit: apricots, cherries, figs, pineapple, mango
• Sweet spreads: Fig butter, orange marmalade, blackberry jam or other sweet spreads.
• Chocolate: a few pieces of quality dark chocolate or chocolate covered nuts.

Crackers:

• Pita crackers, whole grain crackers, croccantini, or your favorite kind of crackers
• Toasted baguettes or mini toasts crackers

Instructions

• Choose your board, depending on your party size. You could always use multiple boards if needed. See my notes in the post for more board ideas and links. 
• Start with the cheese as it anchors the board. Work in odd numbers, so, depending on the size of your party, choose 3, 5, or 7 types of cheeses to place around the board. 
• Fold and add the meats: fold them in half and fan them out like a dec of cards, or folding them in half twice, so they are easy to grab. For thin meat (like prosciutto) fold them in a light and airy ribbon. Watch my video for visuals on how to fold cured meats before placing them on the board.
• Add savory and sweet accompaniments. Separate colors in a way that allows the brightest colors to stand out and place foods together that pair well together. For example, mustard, briny foods and nuts near salami and sopresseta, and sharp cheeses like parmesan. Pair sweet accompaniments like fresh fruit, jams, and candied nuts, near the brie cheese or goat cheese. Cheddar cheese pairs well with savory and sweet. 
• Fill in extra space with crackers, and then any extra gaps with nuts or fruit.

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Notes

Keeping ingredients cold: If serving for an event where the charcuterie will sit out for a long period of time, use a marble slab board and refrigerate it overnight. Serving cheese, in particular, on a refrigerated marble slab will keep the cheese fresh for longer.  

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg

I originally shared this recipe December 2019. Updated December 2021 and January 2025.

This homemade Popcorn Chicken recipe is everything you want it to be: crispy and crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It couldn’t be easier to make and can be cooked in the oven, air fryer, or fried.

How to make Popcorn Chicken:

Coat Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces then place in a bowl or bag with flour. Stir or shake until all chicken is covered. Combine eggs, milk, and spices to a bowl then stir. In another bowl, add crushed cornflakes.

Dip Chicken: Dip each chicken piece into egg mixture then roll in cornflakes. Pressing cornflakes into the chicken.

Cook Chicken:

Oven Method: Arrange chicken on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for another 8 minutes, or until fully cooked.

Deep-Fry Method: Pour a few inches of vegetable oil in a pot then heat until hot (350 degrees F). Working in batches, lower chicken into oil and cook for 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.

Air Fry Method: Spray nonstick spray on the bottom of basket then arrange half of the chicken pieces in a single layer. Spray the top of all of the chicken generously then air fry at 360°F for 3 minutes. Flip, spray the tops again, then bump up the temperature to 400°F and cook for 2-3 minutes, until cooked and crispy.

Serve warm with hot honey, BBQ sauce, ranch, Chick-fil-A sauce, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce!

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:

To Make Ahead: Cut the chicken into pieces and coat in flour. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before continuing recipe.

To Reheat Popcorn Chicken:

• Air Fryer: Spread into a single layer and air fry for 2-3 minutes, or until crispy and warm.
• Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F then arrange chicken on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cook for 10 minutes, or until hot and crispy.

To Freeze: Allow chicken to cool to room temperature, then space the chicken out on a baking sheet that will fit into the freezer. Keep chicken in freezer for about 1 hour or until mostly frozen, then transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, place frozen popcorn chicken on a baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Variations:

• No Cornflakes: Try potato chips (kettle chips are great!), ritz crackers, panko, or panko and cornmeal mixed!
• Dairy Free: Swap cows milk for soy, almond, or your favorite dairy-free milk.
• Sweeten It: Omit the eggs and marinate the flour-coated chicken in 2 Tablespoons of honey, for 20 minutes, before coating in cornflakes.
• Buttermilk: Swap regular milk for buttermilk.

Dips to pair with Popcorn Chicken:

• BBQ Sauce
• Hot Honey
• Ranch
• Ketchup
• Honey Mustard
• Chick-fil-A sauce

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Our easy Popcorn Chicken recipe is healthier than store-bought but still deliciously crispy and crunchy, and juicy on the inside. Cooked it in the oven, air fryer, or deep-fry.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 355kcal

Author Lauren Allen

Cost 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 large breasts)
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 1/2 cups corn flakes cereal , lightly crushed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika

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Instructions

• Coat Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a bowl or ziplock bag and add flour, stirring or shaking to coat completely. Set aside.
• Add eggs, milk, salt and pepper, garlic powder and paprika to a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside. In another shallow bowl combine crushed cornflakes.
• Dip each piece of flour-coated chicken into the egg mixture, followed by the cornflakes, gently pressing the cornflake mixture into the chicken. 

Cook in Oven, Air Fryer, or Deep-fry:

• To Bake. Place chicken on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Flip chicken and bake for another 5-8 minutes or until cooked through.
• To Air Fry: Spray the bottom of the fry basket with nonstick cooking spray and place half of the chicken pieces into a single layer in the basket. Generously spray the top of each piece of chicken with cooking spray. Air Fry at 360F for 3 minutes. Open air fryer, flip chicken pieces to the other side, and spray tops again with cooking spray. Increase air fryer temperature to 400F degrees and cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until crisp and cooked through.
• To Fry: Heat a few inches of vegetable oil in a pot. Once hot (350 degrees F), work in batches to lower the chicken into the oil and cook for 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
• Serve warm with BBQ sauce, Hot Honey, ranch, Chick-fil-A sauce, honey mustard, or another favorite dipping sauce.

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Notes

Yield: Makes about 40 pieces. Serving Size: about 6-7 pieces.

Make Ahead Instructions: Cut the chicken into pieces and coat in flour. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before continuing recipe.

To Reheat Popcorn Chicken:

• Air Fryer: Spread into a single layer and air fry for 2-3 minutes, or until crispy and warm.
• Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F then arrange chicken on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cook for 10 minutes, or until hot and crispy.

Freezing Instructions: Allow chicken to cool to room temperature, then space the chicken out on a baking sheet that will fit into the freezer. Keep chicken in freezer for about 1 hour or until mostly frozen, then transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, place frozen popcorn chicken on a baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 569IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 8mg

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I originally shared this recipe January 2017. Updated February 2021 and January 2025.