Airfryer Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup potato starch
• Handful of Thai basil – leaves only
• Marinade
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 Tbsp ground garlic
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 egg white
• Dry Spice Mix:
  • ½ tsp five spice powder
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp cayenne

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes
2. Combine all marinade ingredients and massage into chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (ideally overnight).
3. Place potato starch in a separate bowl. Remove chicken, 2-3 pieces at a time, from marinade and place into potato starch to coat – then put into the airfryer. Repeat until the airfryer is full with a single layer of chicken.
4. Airfry at 375 for 15-20 minutes – adding the Thai basil during the last 2 minutes. Repeat this until all chicken is cooked.
5. While the chicken cooks, mix all dry spice mix ingredients together.
6. Once cooked and crispy, place chicken into a large bowl and toss with dry spice mix.