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Delicious Air Fryer Firecracker Chicken with a crispy, spicy glaze.

Air Fryer Firecracker Chicken

Hi there! I’m Maya, and I’m thrilled to share this fun and flavorful Air Fryer Firecracker Chicken recipe with you. It's a perfect dish for busy weeknights, bringing the family together with its spicy kick and crispy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for extra heat

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 190 °C (375 °F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces, olive oil, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
  3. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes.
  4. After 10 minutes, shake the basket and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is crispy and cooked through.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Tip: For a deeper flavor, let the marinated chicken sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking.