Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

40 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the chicken with soy sauce, shaoxing wine, oil, salt, white pepper, sugar, five spice, garlic powder, chicken bouillon, and fresh garlic.
  2. 2Mix in an egg and let it marinate at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3For the seasoning, combine salt, white pepper, sugar, five spice and paprika.
  4. 4Mix and set aside.
  5. 5Dredge the chicken in sweet potato starch until coated.
  6. 6Place in a greased air fryer, then brush with oil.
  7. 7Air fry for 16 minutes at 360°F or until the chicken is crispy and golden brown.
  8. 8Toss with the seasoning and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp five spice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sweet potato starch
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 5 leaves basil

Equipment

air fryerbowlsmall bowl