Crispy air fryer chicken hack using one ingredient found in most kitchens
There's no better feeling than the perfect bite of super crispy chicken. Even with thousands of recipes online, it seems to be impossible to make the perfect crispy chicken using an air fryer. Air fryers have facilitated the way we cook. Delivering delicious meals in no time, compared to the traditional cooking methods, they've become a kitchen's best friend.
When it comes to crispy fried chicken, that's another level. But don't worry, The Kitchn has revealed its most well-kept recipe, and it's all thanks to a recent hack posted by a culinary savvy. Sarah Bahn, also known as @groovyfoodiess, left her 11 million followers in awe with her recipe for a Taiwanese popcorn chicken. READ MORE: Scrambled eggs will have the 'perfect flavour' if 1 ingredient is added
The secret ingredient is potato starch (Stock Image) (Image: Getty Images)
Right at the start of the video, it was going to be a crunchy bite. In the Instagram clip, which has accumulated hundreds of thousands of views, she proceeds to marinate the chicken thighs with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar, Shaoxing wine, 5-spice, white pepper and msg.
Then, she covered the chicken with egg white and the secret technique, coating the chicken pieces with potato starch before putting them in the air fryer.
As the video went viral, her followers flooded the comments section. One wrote: 'That looks so crispy and yummy,' with a second one adding: 'I made this and it was bomb!!'
Sarah is a content creator whose fame has come from videos on social media, specialising in home-cooked dishes. With over 300 different recipes posted on her Instagram account, she has become a household name in the online culinary world. READ MORE: Bake your scones 'soft and light' by swapping out two key ingredients
As potato starch seems to be the key ingredient, Sarena Shasteen, who's a culinary content specialist and marketing community engagement strategist at Bob's Red Mill, told The Kitchn: "Potato starch is the perfect alternative to cornstarch when making extra-crispy chicken or tofu.
"Because it's able to tolerate higher temperatures than cornstarch, it can stay longer in ovens, deep fryers, or air fryers, which allows for a crispier texture without burning as easily.'
And that's it, thanks to the recipe for the best air-fried crispy chicken. No more soggy bites, simply enjoy the flavour and the crunch.
What's good about air fryers is that they're more efficient and less messy. You can pop in a few ingredients, set the timer, and while you're doing other things, your food is ready in no time. Even better, the taste is so good, it almost feels like a home-cooked meal.
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