Ingredients:For the Chicken:1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)2 tbsp rice vinegar1 tbsp soy sauce2 tsp minced fresh ginger1 garlic clove (minced)¾ tsp kosher salt½ tsp freshly ground black pepper2 large eggs (beaten)1 cup cornstarchFor the Sauce:¼ cup soy sauce2 tbsp rice vinegar1/3 cup brown sugar¼ cup water1 tbsp cornstarch2 tsp sesame oil2 tbsp vegetable oil2 garlic cloves (minced)1-2 tsp chile paste (optional)1 tbsp toasted sesame seedsInstructions:Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF and line the basket with parchment paper.In a bowl, marinate chicken with soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 20 minutes or overnight.Beat eggs in a small bowl and place cornstarch in another shallow dish.Coat the marinated chicken pieces in egg, then cornstarch, and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray or brush with oil.Air fry at 400ºF for 8-10 minutes. Flip the pieces, add more oil, and cook another 7 minutes until crispy.Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet. Sauté garlic, then stir in soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil. Cook until thickened.Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.Nutrition (Per Serving):Calories: 376 kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 29gFat: 13gSodium: 1081mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
AIR FRYER SESAME CHICKEN
