Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup (60 g) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper.
- Add chicken pieces and coat well. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, add cornstarch. Dredge marinated chicken in cornstarch until fully coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from air fryer, sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can spray the chicken lightly with cooking spray before air frying.
- Adjust the honey according to your taste preference for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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