Air fryer Chinese salt pepper chicken and salt pepper chips: Want savory, spicy Chinese takeaway without the grease? This Air Fryer Chinese Salt & Pepper Chicken with Salt & Pepper Chips recipe delivers the flavour to your kitchen. A healthier alternative to deep frying, the air fryer gives chicken and chips a crispy, flavorful coating with less oil. Enjoy this original recipe that will keep you entertained and your taste buds happy.
Ingredients:
Salt & Pepper Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- Two teaspoons corn flour
- 1 tsp Chinese five-spice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1-tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
- 1 thinly chopped red chili
- 1 thinly chopped green bell pepper
- 1 thinly chopped tiny onion
- 2 thinly chopped spring onions
Salt & Pepper Chips:
- 2 big potatoes, fries or wedges
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1-tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions:
1. Prepare Chicken:
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix the chicken with corn flour, Chinese five-spice powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, white pepper, and chili flakes in a big dish. Mix thoroughly to coat chicken.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat for 5 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Chicken: Spray the air fryer basket lightly. Place chicken pieces in basket in a single layer. Shake the basket halfway through air-frying the chicken for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat while the chicken cooks. Add chopped garlic, red chilli, green bell pepper, and onion. Sauté vegetables till soft and aromatic. Add the cooked chicken to the pan with the aromatics and stir well.
2. Chip prep:
- To reduce starch, soak potato fries or wedges in cold water for 30 minutes. Dry them with a clean cloth after draining.
- Put the potatoes in a big bowl and season them with vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili flakes. Coat them evenly.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Heat it to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Chips: Place seasoned potato pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Shake the basket midway through air-frying the chips until crispy and golden brown, 15-20 minutes.
3. Serve.
- Place crispy chicken and chips on a dish and garnish. Sprinkle freshly sliced spring onions for a bright finish.
- Serve with sweet chili, soy, or spicy mayo sauces immediately.
- Ultimate Air Fryer Chinese Salt & Pepper Chicken and Chips Tips:
- To guarantee equal cooking, place the chicken pieces and chips in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches as needed.
- Potato Resting: Soaking makes potatoes crispier. Do not skip this!
- Adjusting Heat: Reduce or eliminate chilli flakes for milder flavors. Increase for heat.
- Aromatic Boost: Finishing with fresh garlic, chilli, and veggies adds flavour and authenticity.
This recipe will keep you interested:
- This recipe makes cooking fun from start to finish. You’ll enjoy preparing and seasoning the ingredients, watching them crisp up in the air fryer, and tossing the chicken with aromatic vegetables. The detailed directions guarantee faultless outcomes, and the advice improve your cooking skills. Preparing to bite into that first crispy, flavorful chicken or chip will keep you interested and excited.
- Air fryer-made Chinese Salt & Pepper Chicken and Chips are delicious and healthy. This recipe is easy and tasty, excellent for any occasion!