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A bowl of rice topped with stir-fried chicken and chopped green onions, held with chopsticks.
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Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken

Crispy air fryer salt and pepper chicken made with juicy thighs, bold peppery flavor, and a light crunchy coating without deep frying.
Course Main
Cuisine American, Chinese
Keyword air fryer salt and pepper chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 291kcal
Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 450 g chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for coating
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 red chilies finely sliced
  • 4 green onions chopped

Instructions

  • In a bowl, season chicken with soy sauce. In another bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt and black pepper. Toss chicken in the dry mix, then drizzle lightly with oil to help crisp.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place chicken in a single layer. Air fry for 16–18 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
  • In a skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil. Sauté garlic, chilies, and half of the green onions for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Toss crispy chicken into the skillet with aromatics. Garnish with remaining green onions. Serve hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg