Air fryers are becoming increasingly popular around Aussie homes and if you’re in need of new dinner inspiration, they can be a handy appliance. For a simple chicken recipe to cook in your air fryer, try this one!
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Serves 4, Prep and Cook 30 mins
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 tblsps soy sauce
1 tblsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsps grated fresh ginger
1kg chicken wing nibbles (see Tip)
1 tblsp plain flour
1 tsp garlic powder
Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, to serve
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METHOD
1. Combine sauces, honey, oil and ginger in a jug. Set aside.
2. Pat chicken dry with absorbent kitchen paper. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle over flour and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Pull out the pan and basket from a 7-litre air fryer. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place chicken in basket. Slide basket back into air fryer. Set temperature to 200C. Set timer and cook for 16 minutes, turning chicken halfway through cooking time.
4. Transfer chicken to a large clean bowl. Pour over half the sauce mixture. Toss to coat well. Return to air fryer basket. Set temperature to 200C. Set timer and cook for 4 minutes until chicken is cooked.
5. Meanwhile, heat remaining sauce mixture in a small saucepan over a medium heat until hot (or place in a microwave safe jug and microwave on High (100%) for 2 minutes).
6. Transfer chicken to a serving plate. Drizzle over the hot sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and onions to serve.
TIP Chicken nibbles are chicken wings separated at the joints with the tips removed. They are available from the refrigerated chicken section in major supermarkets.
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