Air-Fryer Sweet Chilli Chicken Tender Boxes

AF-200 Crew Recipe

Air-Fryer Sweet Chilli Chicken Tender Boxes

Air-fryer sweet chilli chicken tender boxes with juicy chicken, crispy edges, bold seasoning and easy AF-200 weeknight flavour.

Air-Fryer Sweet Chilli Chicken Tender Boxes
Air-Fryer Sweet Chilli Chicken Tender Boxes preparation stage

You’ll Need

600g chicken breast, cut into thick strips
80g plain flour
40g cornflour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
Oil spray

Sweet Chilli Glaze
4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp honey
1 tsp lime juice

To Finish
2 spring onions, sliced
Sesame seeds

Optional but Dangerous
Jasmine rice
Garlic mayo
Sriracha drizzle
Lime wedges

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.

In a bowl mix together the flour, cornflour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Dip the chicken strips into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil.

Place the chicken strips into the basket in a single layer and spray the tops lightly with oil.

Air fry at 200°C for 12–14 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden, crisp, and cooked through.

Meanwhile mix together the sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice.

Place the cooked chicken into a large bowl.

Pour over the glaze and toss thoroughly.

Return to the air fryer for 2–3 minutes until sticky and glossy.

Finish with spring onions and sesame seeds.

Serve immediately with rice or your chosen sides.

Lad Tip: Sweet chilli chicken works because the sauce arrives after the crunch has already been created. Sauce first, crunch later is how you end up with disappointment in a basket.

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