Chicken Karaage

30m
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Add garlic, ginger, brown sugar, light soy sauce, and sake to the chicken.
  3. 3Mix the chicken and marinade together and let it marinate for a few minutes.
  4. 4Coat the marinated chicken pieces in potato starch.
  5. 5Line the coated chicken on a wire rack and spray with avocado oil.
  6. 6Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, then flip and air fry at 400°F for 10-12 more minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  7. 7Top with seasoning and serve with a light lemon aioli.

Ingredients

  • 24 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.25 cup sake
  • 2 tablespoons light sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 0.75 cup potato starch, to dredge
  • avocado oil spray
  • 0.25 cup light mayo
  • 0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Kewpie mayo
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt & pepper
  • Shichimi togarashi
  • Lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 0.5 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon crushed seaweed

Equipment

cutting boardknifemixing bowltongswire rackair fryer

Tips

  • Marinate the chicken for a few minutes before coating in potato starch.
  • Air fry chicken until golden brown and crispy.