Description
Air Fryer Karaage Chicken is a crispy and flavorful Japanese-style fried chicken made with marinated boneless chicken thighs, coated in cornflour, and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Served with Japanese kewpie mayo and fresh lemon wedges, this recipe offers a healthier twist on traditional deep-fried karaage without compromising on taste or texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 600g boneless chicken thighs
- 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
For Serving
- Japanese kewpie mayo
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and better marinade absorption.
- Marinate: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, crushed garlic, crushed ginger, and sesame oil. Add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them evenly. Let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
- Coat the Chicken: Sprinkle cornflour over the marinated chicken. Toss and stir until every piece is evenly coated, giving the chicken its signature crispy exterior once cooked.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the chicken with cooking oil to promote crispiness during cooking.
- Air Fry: Cook the chicken in the air fryer at 200°C (392°F) for 15 minutes, or until the chicken turns golden brown and is completely cooked through.
- Serve: Transfer the karaage chicken to a serving platter. Serve hot with Japanese kewpie mayo and fresh lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the chicken.
Notes
- Diced chicken thigh coated in soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and cornflour then cooked in the air fryer.
- Ensure even coating of cornflour to achieve the desired crispiness.
- Lightly spraying with oil helps achieve a golden, crispy finish in the air fryer.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
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
