# Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

A high-protein, healthy version of Taiwanese popcorn chicken made with potato starch and an air fryer.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb skinless, boneless, chicken thighs, raw
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
- 1.5 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.75 cup coarse potato starch
- 1 egg egg white only, no yolk
- 1 second spray cooking oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp five spice powder
- 0.5 tsp brown sugar
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 1 cup Thai basil

## Instructions

1. Dice your chicken thighs into small 1 inch pieces.
2. In a bowl, mix together white pepper, Chinese 5 spice powder, minced garlic, minced ginger, shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and the egg white of an egg (no yolk) to make your marinade.
3. Add your chicken pieces into the marinade and set aside for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Pour your potato starch onto a plate and fully coat your chicken pieces into the potato starch.
5. Coat your air fryer tray with spray oil, place your chicken coated with potato starch into the tray, and lightly spray your chicken with more oil.
6. Cook in your air fryer at 390°F for 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway through or until crispy and golden brown.
7. Add in your thai basil on top of the cooked chicken and air fryer for another 2-3 minutes.
8. In a bowl, mix together salt, 5 spice powder, brown sugar, and white pepper and sprinkle the seasoning mix on top of your cooked chicken and enjoy!

## Equipment

- air fryer
- bowl
- plate

## Tips

- Use potato starch and an air fryer for a healthier, high-protein version.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Flip chicken halfway through air frying for even crispiness.
- Save this recipe for later and tag the creator if you make it.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@joexfitness/video/7524404958163127565
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5ca2da45-4fe7-4ec0-b8ae-44b1a045a23c
- Extracted: 2026-01-10

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