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This savory chili salt chicken boasts a crispy outer layer, tender meat infused with the salty flavor of salt, and the spicy kick of chili, making it an irresistible dish for many.
1. Masterful technique for achieving crispy yet tender chili salt chicken using oil-free air fryer
This savory chili salt chicken boasts a crispy outer layer, tender meat infused with the salty flavor of salt, and the spicy kick of chili, making it an irresistible dish for many.
Chili salt chicken is a cooking method that helps the chicken retain all the delicious flavors of the meat, with the aroma of salt blending perfectly with chili. Although the cooking method is simple, proper marination and cooking are crucial for the dish to turn out delicious. Nowadays, many homemakers equip themselves with the 'secret weapon' which is the oil-free air fryer. With this kitchen tool, you can easily prepare chili salt chicken. However, if the temperature is not set correctly, the chicken may not achieve the desired golden crispiness. VietKitchen will guide you on how to make chili salt chicken using an oil-free air fryer as follows:
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, approximately 2 kg, cleaned
- Thyme leaves, basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- Peppercorns, sea salt, seasoning powder, chili powder, a bit of honey
- Five-spice powder: 1 teaspoon
Instructions:
- Clean the chicken thoroughly and pat dry, use skewers to pierce all over the chicken for easy seasoning absorption and quick cooking.
- Finely chop thyme leaves and basil leaves, mix all spices together and rub thoroughly onto the chicken both inside and outside, let marinate for about 2 hours.
- Bake using an oil-free air fryer, set the temperature as follows:
+ Round 1: 170°C, 20 minutes
+ Round 2: 185°C, 15 minutes
- If you want to brush with honey, brush the honey and let it sit for a few more minutes. (Time and temperature depend on the size of the chicken and the power of each air fryer, make sure to set the appropriate heat).
- Once the chili salt chicken is baked, the outer layer becomes crispy, the meat is sweet and flavorful with the aroma of thyme and basil.
Wishing you success with the delicious chili salt chicken dish!
* Dish and photo by Thanh Giang kitchen.
