Air Fryer Taiwan Popcorn Chicken
An air fryer popcorn chicken recipe that's reminiscent of the crispy, crunchy, and juicy Taiwanese night market snack.
Servings 4
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon potato starch (sub with corn starch)
- 2 tablespoon corn starch
- Thai basil
- Neutral oil (for air fryer basket)
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into 1 inch cubes. Pat dry.
- Combine five spice powder, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, white pepper, salt, and soy sauce into a bowl. Mix well.
- Marinade chicken thighs in spice mix and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Prepare air fryer, pre-heat for 7 minutes at 400 F.
- While air fryer is pre-heating, potato starch and corn starch. Lightly dredge thigh pieces with starch mix.
- Spray the basket with a neutral oil. Place thighs into air fryer and ensure there is space between each piece. Spray the top of the chicken lightly. Cook at 400 F for 6 minutes.
- After 6 minutes, turn each piece over and cook for another 6 minutes.
- Lower the temperature to 375 F, shake the basket up. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- In your last batch, spray your basil with a bit of oil and add in for the last 4-5 minutes to crisp up with the chicken.