Dynamite Chicken
Dynamite Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg white, from a large egg (optional, if not using whole egg)
- 1/2 cup corn flour
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
For the Dynamite Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste (e.g., Sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon honey, (optional, for sweetness)
For Garnish
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, ginger garlic paste, baking soda, and lemon juice. Mix well to ensure all chicken pieces are coated. If using an egg white, add it now and mix thoroughly. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the chicken marinates, prepare the dynamite sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, and optional honey until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a shallow dish or a large zip-top bag, combine the corn flour and arrowroot powder. Add the marinated chicken pieces to the flour mixture and toss or shake until each piece is evenly coated. Ensure there are no dry spots.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook the chicken in batches.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Air fry the chicken for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Once all the chicken is cooked, transfer the crispy chicken to a large bowl. Pour the prepared dynamite sauce over the chicken and toss gently until all pieces are thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy your Dynamite Chicken!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Dynamite Chicken
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg white, from a large egg (optional, if not using whole egg)
- 1/2 cup corn flour
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
For the Dynamite Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste (e.g., Sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon honey, (optional, for sweetness)
For Garnish
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, ginger garlic paste, baking soda, and lemon juice. Mix well to ensure all chicken pieces are coated. If using an egg white, add it now and mix thoroughly. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the chicken marinates, prepare the dynamite sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, and optional honey until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a shallow dish or a large zip-top bag, combine the corn flour and arrowroot powder. Add the marinated chicken pieces to the flour mixture and toss or shake until each piece is evenly coated. Ensure there are no dry spots.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook the chicken in batches.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Air fry the chicken for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Once all the chicken is cooked, transfer the crispy chicken to a large bowl. Pour the prepared dynamite sauce over the chicken and toss gently until all pieces are thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy your Dynamite Chicken!
⏱️ 2 min