Air Fryer Karaage Chicken
Air Fryer Karaage Chicken is a crispy, juicy Japanese-style fried chicken made lighter with less oil, featuring a flavorful soy, garlic, and ginger marinade for the perfect balance of crunch and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Soy sauce
- Garlic, minced
- Fresh ginger, grated
- Rice vinegar or sake
- Sesame oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cornstarch or potato starch
- Cooking spray or light oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar (or sake), sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken pieces and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease the basket.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.
- Coat each piece evenly with cornstarch or potato starch.
- Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Lightly spray with oil.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Cook an additional 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness if desired.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges or dipping sauce.
Notes
Potato starch yields a crispier texture than cornstarch.Do not overcrowd the basket to ensure even cooking.Marinating longer enhances flavor significantly.
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