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Firecracker Chicken in the Air Fryer
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Firecracker Chicken in the Air Fryer

35 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat600 g
  • cornstarchPantry30 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • hot saucePantry60 ml
  • honeyPantry30 g
  • soy saucePantry15 ml
  • brown sugarPantry15 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • apple cider vinegarPantry15 ml
  • chili flakesSpices2 g
  • butter (melted)Dairy20 g
  • spring onion (sliced)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

363kcal

Carbs
21 g
Proteins
46 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Coat the chicken

    • Pat the chicken pieces dry and place them in a bowl.
    • Add the cornstarch, olive oil, salt and black pepper and toss until evenly coated.
    Step 1
  2. Air fry the chicken

    • Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
    • Cook at 200 °C, shaking the basket halfway, until golden and cooked through.
    Step 2
  3. Make the firecracker sauce

    • In a small saucepan, combine the hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, apple cider vinegar and chili flakes.
    • Warm over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, then stir in the melted butter.
    Step 3
  4. Toss and serve

    • Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl and pour over the sauce.
    • Toss to coat well and scatter with sliced spring onion.
    Step 4