Description
Air Fryer Karaage Chicken is a crispy and flavorful Japanese-style fried chicken made by marinating bite-sized chicken thigh pieces in a savory blend of soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, then coated in cornflour and air-fried to perfection. This recipe delivers the delicious crunch and juiciness of traditional karaage with a healthier cooking method using the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 600g boneless chicken thighs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp crushed ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Coating
- ¼ cup cornflour
To Serve
- Japanese kewpie mayo
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Slice the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly and are easy to eat.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, crushed garlic, crushed ginger, and sesame oil. Mix well and add the sliced chicken pieces. Stir thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly and marinate for 20 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Coat the chicken: Sprinkle the cornflour over the marinated chicken, tossing until each piece is fully and evenly coated. This coating will create a crispy crust when air fried.
- Preheat and arrange in air fryer: Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer inside the basket of your air fryer. Lightly spray the chicken with cooking oil to help achieve a golden, crispy texture.
- Air fry the chicken: Cook the chicken at 200°C (392°F) for 15 minutes. Check to ensure the chicken pieces are golden brown and cooked through, flipping or shaking the basket halfway through cooking if your air fryer requires it.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve immediately with Japanese kewpie mayonnaise and fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the chicken.
Notes
- Diced chicken thigh is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, coated with cornflour, then air fried for a healthier alternative to deep frying.
- Make sure to not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Use Japanese kewpie mayo for an authentic dipping experience and fresh lemon wedges to add brightness to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 645 milligrams
- Fat: 13 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 13 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 38 grams
- Cholesterol: 183 milligrams
