Air Fryer Spicy Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
  1. Marinate the ChickenIn 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).

  2. Coat with StarchRight 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.

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

  4. Air FrySpray 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).

  5. Add Spicy SeasoningMix all spicy seasoning ingredients together. Sprinkle over hot chicken right after air frying and toss to coat evenly.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍗Chicken

CuisineTaiwanese

Occasions📆Everyday🎊Party

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 25m

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