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Salt and Pepper Chicken

Savory Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken That Crisps Up Fast

This Salt and Pepper Chicken recipe provides a crispy, flavorful treat perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Choose a light oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Or regular sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
For the Spice Mix
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Five-Spice Powder
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Basil Or Nori Sheets
  • 2 wedge Lemon For squeezing
  • 1 maximum Sliced Hot Peppers Optional

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken thighs with vegetable oil, grated garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and salt. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Mix white pepper powder, salt, brown sugar, and five-spice powder in a separate bowl to create the spice blend.
  3. Sprinkle cornstarch over marinated chicken and toss to coat evenly. Shake off excess cornstarch.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (176°C) for 5 minutes. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes.
  5. After 10 minutes, flip the chicken pieces, spray with more oil, and increase temperature to 400°F (200°C). Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and sprinkle with spice mix. Toss gently to coat.
  7. Garnish with basil or nori, serve with lemon wedges and sliced hot peppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for deeper flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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