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Air Fryer Thai Basil Chicken This Vibrant New Way to Make Dinner Better

Air Fryer Thai Basil Chicken recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
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Air Fryer Thai Basil Chicken is an easy dinner full of bold flavors perfect for weeknight dinner or family dinner. This thai basil chicken recipe features crispy edges and a savory sauce that makes air fryer chicken dinner a hit.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsps low sodium tamari or light soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsps Chinese five spice
  • 2 tbsps Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tsps coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns optional but very good
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp lime juice
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 1 bunch Thai basil about 25–30 leaves
  • 1 cup potato starch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • avocado oil spray
  • remaining Thai basil leaves about 20-25 leaves

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Add tamari, Chinese five spice, Shaoxing wine, coconut sugar, white pepper, and salt, then mix well. Cover and chill for at least two hours or overnight.
  2. Over medium low heat, toast Sichuan peppercorns in a small skillet until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Crush toasted peppercorns with a grinder or mortar and mix with white pepper and Chinese five spice.
  3. Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and half the Thai basil leaves in a blender or processor and blend briefly until mixed.
  4. Pour potato starch and the garlic powder, Chinese five spice, white pepper, and kosher salt into a bowl. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  5. Dip marinated chicken pieces into the starch mixture, coat evenly, shake off excess, and arrange a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray with avocado oil.
  6. Air fry chicken for 12 to 13 minutes, spraying again with oil halfway through cooking, without flipping. Cook in batches as needed.
  7. Lower temperature to 390°F, place remaining Thai basil in the fryer, spray with oil, and cook for 1–2 minutes until crispy.
  8. Toss the hot chicken in the peppercorn and five spice mix, then add crispy basil leaves and mix gently.
  9. Serve with the prepared Thai basil dip and enjoy.

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