Spicy Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the chicken thighs with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, five spice, garlic, and an egg white.
  2. 2Add coarse potato starch for a crispy, craggy texture.
  3. 3Shake the bowl to coat the chicken with the potato starch.
  4. 4Place the coated chicken into the air fryer.
  5. 5Air fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy.
  6. 6Remove the air-fried chicken and place it in a bowl.
  7. 7Season the chicken right after air frying.
  8. 8Add fresh basil leaves to the air fryer.
  9. 9Air fry the basil until crispy.
  10. 10Add the air-fried basil to the chicken.
  11. 11Top off with cayenne pepper for spice.

Ingredients

  • chicken thighs
  • soy sauce
  • Shaoxing wine
  • five-spice powder
  • garlic
  • 1 egg white
  • coarse potato starch
  • cayenne pepper
  • basil

Equipment

Instant Pot Air Fryerbowltongs