Crispy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Gizzards
Crispy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Gizzards deliver a crunchy, well-seasoned bite with a tender center, thanks to a flavorful dredge and hot air-fried finish. The warm notes of paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne make each piece bold yet balanced. Serve as a game-day snack, party appetizer, or a fun dinner option with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Gizzards, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook gizzards in the boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Combine flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a shallow plastic container; snap on the lid and shake until well mixed. Add gizzards to the seasoned flour; snap the lid back on and shake until they are evenly coated.
- 3
Place beaten egg in a small bowl. Dip each gizzard into the beaten egg, then return it to the seasoned flour. Snap the lid on and shake one final time. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 5
Place gizzards in the air fryer basket and spray the tops with cooking spray.
- 6
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 4 minutes. Shake the basket and spray again with cooking spray to cover any chalky spots. Continue cooking for 4 minutes more.
- Calories 145.46 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 19.96 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 10.61 g 4%
- Total Fat 2.78 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.6 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 261.5 mg High 87%
- Sodium 98.04 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.03 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.8 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 3.07 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 61.71 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 14.09 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Gizzards is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Gizzards & Hearts. Each serving provides about 145.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Gizzards made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Gizzards & Hearts, Cooking Spray. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Gizzards?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 145.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Gizzards easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Gizzards healthy?
- Crispy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Gizzards has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 145.46 calories and 19.96 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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