Crispy Sesame Chicken from the Airfryer – Quick, Simple and Delicious!
Imagine a deliciously crispy chicken with a sweet, spicy sauce, perfectly crispy thanks to the airfryer. This recipe for sesame chicken is probably the easiest and tastiest dish you will ever make in your airfryer. In just 12 minutes you can conjure up a meal on the table that tastes just as good as from your favorite restaurant, but then from the comfort of your own kitchen!
Ingredients:
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300 g chicken fillet , breaded with:
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 beaten egg
- 100 g panko breadcrumbs or crumbled cornflakes
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Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice wine
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
- 3 tablespoons sriracha (or to taste for extra spice!)
Preparation method:
- Bread the chicken: Start by coating the chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally panko or cornflakes for that extra crunch.
- Airfryer magic: Lightly spray the breaded chicken with oil and fry in your preheated airfryer at 200°C for 10 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the sauce: Meanwhile, mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl – the perfect combination of sweet, salty and spicy.
- Let the flavors meld: Once the chicken is done, add the sauce to the airfryer basket and give it a good shake. Then fry the chicken for another 2 minutes, so that the sauce soaks into the chicken and everything becomes nice and sticky.
- Serving: Garnish the crispy sesame chicken with sesame seeds, finely chopped spring onions and a little chili for an extra kick!
Why you want to try this recipe:
- Super fast ready : In just 12 minutes you have a delicious meal!
- Deliciously crispy : Thanks to the airfryer you get that perfect crunch without all the fat of traditional frying.
- Full of flavour : A perfect balance of sweet, spicy and savoury, with a light sesame flavour to round it all off.
Tip: Serve this crispy sesame chicken with steamed rice or noodles and some crisp veggies for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Whether you need a quick weeknight meal or are just craving something special, this air fryer sesame chicken is guaranteed to become a favorite in your kitchen!