Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

• porzioni: 2
• tempo di preparazione: 20 minutes
• tempo totale: 35 minutes

Ingredienti

1 lb boneless chicken thighs

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp shaoxing wine

4 minced garlic cloves

1 tsp five spice powder

1 egg white

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 tbsp flour

Thai basil

oil spray

3/4 cup coarse sweet potato starch, or tapioca starch, or potato starch (chicken coating)

Seasoning After Fry

1/2 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp five spice

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp white pepper

Istruzioni

Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and egg white. Let it marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).

Coat with Starch

Right before cooking, add cornstarch and flour to the marinated chicken and toss to coat. Then dredge each piece in sweet potato starch so it’s fully coated and textured.

Preheat Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.

Air Fry

Spray the basket with oil.

Place chicken pieces in a single layer (do in batches if needed).

Lightly spray chicken with oil to help crisp it up.

Air fry at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through until golden and crispy.

Toss Thai basil leaves in a little oil and air fry for 1–2 minutes at 300°F until crisp (watch closely).

Add Spicy Seasoning

Mix all spicy seasoning ingredients together. Sprinkle over hot chicken right after air frying and toss to coat evenly.

Enjoy!