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Wade's air fryer sticky sesame chicken: Today

Wade's air fryer sticky sesame chicken: Today
Wade's air fryer sticky sesame chicken: Today

Ingredients

  • 70g gluten free plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • Pinch dried ginger
  • 55g corn flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 500g chicken breasts, cut into 2cm pieces
  • 3 scallions, sliced, to serve
  • Toasted sesame seeds, to serve

Sticky sauce

  • 85g barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 40g cold butter, cut into cubes

Method

  1. Combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, ginger and smoked paprika in a shallow dish.
  2. Place the corn flour in a separate shallow dish .
  3. Add the eggs to another shallow dish and lightly beat.
  4. Dip chicken pieces into the corn flour, making sure the pieces are completely coated.
  5. Shake off excess, then dip into the egg and then the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  6. To make the sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
  7. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Spray the chicken pieces with oil and place half the pieces in the basket of an air fryer.
  9. Air fry at 180C for 15 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
  10. Repeat to make the second batch.
  11. Place in a bowl and pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat.
  12. Transfer chicken to a serving dish and sprinkle with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
  13. Serve and enjoy.