You’ll Need
For the Chicken Bites
650g chicken thigh fillets, cut into 3cm pieces
Juice of 1 lime
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
70g cornflour
½ tsp baking powder
Olive oil spray
For the Mojo Mayo
150g mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, finely grated
Juice of ½ lime
1 tbsp orange juice
½ tsp dried oregano
To Finish
Chopped coriander
Lime wedges
Optional but Dangerous
Hot sauce
Crispy plantain
Extra mojo mayo
Method
Mix the chicken with lime juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt and black pepper.
Marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes, then drain and pat the pieces lightly dry.
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.
Mix the cornflour and baking powder in a bowl.
Toss the chicken through the coating, shake off the excess and spray generously with oil.
Arrange in a single layer and air fry for 7 minutes.
Shake well, spray any dry white patches and cook for another 6-8 minutes.
Check the largest piece reaches 75°C and the coating is crisp.
Mix all the mojo mayonnaise ingredients until smooth.
Finish the chicken with coriander and lime and serve with the mojo mayo.