Air Fryer Paper Wrapped Chicken and Soup
Air Fryer Paper Wrapped Chicken and Soup
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, about 6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 sheets parchment paper, about 12x12 inches each
For the Soup
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 2 scallions, sliced, for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Lightly dust each marinated chicken thigh with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place one chicken thigh in the center of each parchment paper sheet. Fold the parchment paper around the chicken to create a sealed packet. Ensure the seams are tightly folded to prevent leakage.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Carefully place the parchment-wrapped chicken packets into the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Cook the chicken packets in the air fryer for 15 minutes. While the chicken cooks, prepare the soup.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, combine the chicken broth, diced carrots, and diced celery. Heat in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, or simmer on the stovetop until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the broth is hot.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Season the hot soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
After 15 minutes, carefully remove the chicken packets from the air fryer. Open each packet, being cautious of steam. The chicken should be cooked through and browned.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
To serve, place one cooked chicken thigh in a serving bowl. Pour a portion of the hot soup around the chicken. Garnish with sliced scallions.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Paper Wrapped Chicken and Soup
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, about 6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 sheets parchment paper, about 12x12 inches each
For the Soup
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 2 scallions, sliced, for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Lightly dust each marinated chicken thigh with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place one chicken thigh in the center of each parchment paper sheet. Fold the parchment paper around the chicken to create a sealed packet. Ensure the seams are tightly folded to prevent leakage.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Carefully place the parchment-wrapped chicken packets into the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Cook the chicken packets in the air fryer for 15 minutes. While the chicken cooks, prepare the soup.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, combine the chicken broth, diced carrots, and diced celery. Heat in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, or simmer on the stovetop until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the broth is hot.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Season the hot soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
After 15 minutes, carefully remove the chicken packets from the air fryer. Open each packet, being cautious of steam. The chicken should be cooked through and browned.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
To serve, place one cooked chicken thigh in a serving bowl. Pour a portion of the hot soup around the chicken. Garnish with sliced scallions.
⏱️ 1 min