Taiwanese XXL Fried Chicken (Air Fryer Version)
Taiwanese XXL Fried Chicken (Air Fryer Version)
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/8 cup rice wine
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 egg white
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, pounded flat to 1/4-inch thickness
For the Coating
- 1 cup sweet potato starch, coarsely ground
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For Cooking
- cooking oil spray, as needed
For the Seasoning Blend
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, five-spice powder, and egg white. Whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place each chicken thigh in a large plastic bag or between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat tenderizer or mallet, pound the chicken until it is approximately 1/4-inch thick and spread out to an 'XXL' size.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the prepared marinade over the flattened chicken in the bag. Seal the bag, ensuring the chicken is fully coated. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for best flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
On a shallow plate or tray, combine the sweet potato starch and baking powder. Mix well.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece of chicken thoroughly in the starch mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even and thick coating on all sides. Shake off any excess.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place one or two coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for 4 minutes to help dry out the crust.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
After 4 minutes, carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer. Spray both sides generously with cooking oil spray. Return the chicken to the air fryer and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, flipping halfway through (after 5 minutes), until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a wire rack to rest for a few minutes. While still warm, generously dust with the prepared seasoning blend.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Taiwanese XXL Fried Chicken (Air Fryer Version)
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/8 cup rice wine
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 egg white
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, pounded flat to 1/4-inch thickness
For the Coating
- 1 cup sweet potato starch, coarsely ground
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For Cooking
- cooking oil spray, as needed
For the Seasoning Blend
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, five-spice powder, and egg white. Whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place each chicken thigh in a large plastic bag or between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat tenderizer or mallet, pound the chicken until it is approximately 1/4-inch thick and spread out to an 'XXL' size.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the prepared marinade over the flattened chicken in the bag. Seal the bag, ensuring the chicken is fully coated. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for best flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
On a shallow plate or tray, combine the sweet potato starch and baking powder. Mix well.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece of chicken thoroughly in the starch mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even and thick coating on all sides. Shake off any excess.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place one or two coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for 4 minutes to help dry out the crust.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
After 4 minutes, carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer. Spray both sides generously with cooking oil spray. Return the chicken to the air fryer and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, flipping halfway through (after 5 minutes), until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a wire rack to rest for a few minutes. While still warm, generously dust with the prepared seasoning blend.
⏱️ 2 min