Air Fried Crispy Chilli Chicken
This air fried crispy chilli chicken brings together juicy, tender strips coated in a sweet, tangy sauce with just the right amount of kick. Finished in the air fryer for effortless crunch and topped with sesame seeds and coriander for that epic final touch.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Dark soy sauce
- ¼ cup Black Chinese vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons Ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- ⅔ pound Chicken breast sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons Light soy sauce
- 1 Egg medium, beaten
- 1 ½ cups Cornstarch
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 Onion sliced
- 1 Red bell pepper sliced
- Ginger finely grated
- Garlic crushed
- Fresh chili sliced
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Place chicken strips in a bowl. Add light soy sauce and sesame oil. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Add beaten egg to marinated chicken and mix well to coat.
- Gradually toss in cornstarch until each strip is well coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C (390°F) for 3 minutes.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway.
- While chicken cooks, mix dark soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, ketchup, and honey in a saucepan. Simmer and stir until thickened.
- In a pan, sauté sliced onion and red pepper for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic, ginger, and chili. Cook for another minute.
- Add cooked sauce to vegetables and toss in crispy chicken. Stir in fresh coriander.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
Let marinated chicken sit while you prep sauce or veggies. Preheat air fryer early to speed things up. Store leftovers in fridge and re-crisp using air fryer instead of microwave.