# Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

A lighter air fryer version of the classic crispy and juicy Taiwanese popcorn chicken, seasoned with a savory mix of salt, white pepper, and five spice, and fried basil leaves.

- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- chicken thighs
- soy sauce
- rice wine
- garlic
- ginger
- five spice powder
- white pepper
- salt
- sugar
- egg
- potato starch
- basil leaves

## Instructions

1. Place the cut chicken thighs in a bowl.
2. Add soy sauce to the chicken.
3. Add rice wine to the chicken.
4. Grate ginger into the chicken.
5. Add five-spice powder, salt, white pepper, and sugar to the chicken.
6. Crack an egg into the chicken mixture.
7. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until combined.
8. Coat the marinated chicken pieces with coarse potato starch on a plate.
9. Place the coated chicken pieces into the air fryer basket.
10. Spray a small amount of oil onto the chicken pieces.
11. Place the basket into the air fryer and begin cooking.
12. Toss fresh basil leaves into the air fryer basket with the chicken.
13. Continue cooking until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.
14. Serve the cooked popcorn chicken in a bowl.

## Equipment

- bowl
- grater
- air fryer
- plate

## Tips

- To get a crunchy texture, coat the marinated chicken with coarse potato starch and immediately throw them in the air fryer.
- Toss the basil leaves in the air fryer at the end to cook them until golden brown and crispy with the chicken.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIjYmpuJ0MH/?igsh=MWlyYXF1MmVlbms3bQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6f510148-570f-4005-b7ef-29c546d8dc6c
- Extracted: 2025-06-21

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