Airfryer Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken! Super Crispy and Juicy! (鹽酥雞)

Taiwanese popcorn chicken 鹽酥雞 (aka Salt & Pepper Chicken) is a super delicious snack that is an ESSENTIAL part of the night market experience. Making this at home brings me back to the lively and ridiculously fun night markets in Taipei. The best thing about this recipe is that you can make this in your air fryer at home! It's super easy!

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INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs Chicken Thighs
- Basil leaves
- 2 Egg Whites
Batter/Coating
- 1 cup Sweet potato starch
- 1 cup Cornstarch
Spice Blend:
- 2 tbsp Five Spice Powder
- 2 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorn
- 2 tbsp White Pepper
Marinade:
- 2 tbsp Garlic Cloves
- 2 tbsp Onion Powder
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 Orange, Squeezed
STEPS:
1. Cut the Chicken Thigh into 1 inch cubes
2. Mix ingredients for spice blend, and toast!
3. Combine marinade ingredients with spice blend, and mix!
4. Add cut-up chicken thighs, and marinade at least 15 min up to overnight!
5. Prepare for batter/coating by combining 1 cup sweet potato starch and 1 cup cornstarch.
6. Spray batter/coating mixture with water, mix, and wait 10 seconds. Repeat this step 3 times total.
7. Prepare a container with egg whites.
8. Make sure each piece is evenly coated with egg white, then with batter/coating mixture.
9. Load chicken into airfryer - 10 minutes @ 400 degrees F!
10. Garnish with basil!
CHAPTERS:
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0:33 Recipe
2:10 I love this recipe
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