Easy Japanese Karaage Chicken With Air Fryer
  1. Cut thin parts of chicken thigh into strips and roll into thick chunks

  2. Mix marinade ingredients: salt, sugar, black pepper, soy sauce, sake, water, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and Toban Djan

  3. Marinate chicken in the mixture, keeping ingredients separate initially to allow seasoning to penetrate

  4. Preheat air fryer to 200°C (392°F) for at least 3 minutes

  5. Mix all purpose flour and corn starch separately

  6. Coat marinated chicken with flour and corn starch mixture

  7. Mix in neutral oil for even caramelization

  8. Fold thin strips in half to make thicker pieces, combining small bits as needed

  9. Arrange chicken pieces in air fryer basket with space between each for even air flow

  10. Spray with oil to prevent drying out (optional)

  11. Cook at 200°C for 8 minutes

  12. Rest for 2 minutes before serving

  13. Serve with Japanese Mayo if desired

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍗Chicken

Cuisine🇯🇵Japanese

Occasions🍽️Casual Dining📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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