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A close-up shot of a plate of air fryer Asian chicken. A fork is piercing the middle piece of breaded chicken and all the chicken pieces are garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Air Fryer Asian Chicken

This air fryer Asian chicken recipe is a crowd pleaser! Crispy, juicy chicken pieces are tossed in a flavorful, sweet, and gooey sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
4

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs

For the sauce:

To garnish:

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, eggs, and paprika. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is well seasoned.
    A glass bowl is full of cubed raw chicken breasts that are covered in red, brown, and white seasonings.
  • Add the all-purpose flour and corn starch to the bowl. Mix until each chicken piece is uniformly coated with the flour mixture.
    A bowl of seasoned chicken is covered in flour and cornstarch, ready to be mixed together.
  • Arrange the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with oil.
    About a dozen seasoned Asian chicken pieces are arranged neatly on a parchment paper inside an air fryer basket. They are covered in a red, wet batter.
  • Air fry the chicken at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes. Flip each piece and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.
    About a dozen cooked air fryer Asian chicken pieces are arranged neatly on a parchment paper inside an air fryer basket. They are cooked and golden orange in color.
  • To make the sauce, add the barbeque sauce, butter, brown sugar, and sweet chili sauce to a saucepan. Cook on medium heat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the ingredients melt together.
    A metal saucepan is full of a orange sauce with red chili flakes inside. The saucepan is placed on a wire rack on a kitchen counter.
  • Remove the saucepan from the stove. Add the cooked chicken to the saucepan, and mix until each piece is generously coated.
    The air fryer Asian chicken pieces are covered in a red orange sauce in a metal saucepan. They are crispy and juicy and ready to be plated.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overcrowd your air fryer basket. You might have to cook the chicken in batches. I could fit about 15 chicken pieces in my air fryer per batch, and cooked all the chicken in two batches. 
  • This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you are using an air fryer oven, use the middle rack and choose the “Air Fry” function.
  • Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Make sure to check your food as it’s cooking to learn your air fryer better and avoid over- or undercooking. Make sure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before consuming. 
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