This tasty air fryer chicken recipe features a rich, flavourful Thai peanut sauce. The chicken is marinated in a blend of coconut milk, soy sauce, and spices, then cooked in the air fryer, resulting in juicy and flavourful meat. The dish is paired with the creamy, savoury peanut sauce which goes perfectly with the tender chicken meat.

Tip #1

Ensure Even Cooking: For best results in the air fryer, ensure the chicken pieces are of uniform size and not overcrowded in the basket. This allows for even cooking and crisping.

Tip #2

Adjust the Spice: The Thai red curry paste can be quite spicy. Adjust the amount according to your taste preferences, and if you're sensitive to heat, start with less and add more as needed.

Tip #3

Enhance the Sauce: For an extra layer of flavour, consider adding a small amount of chopped fresh cilantro or a sprinkle of crushed peanuts to the peanut sauce.

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Air Fryer Peanut Chicken

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
½ cup coconut milk
¼ cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 tbsp brown sugar

For the Thai Peanut Sauce:

1 cup coconut milk
½ cup peanut butter
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
2 tbsp brown sugar
Juice of 1 lime or lemon

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the coconut milk, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. Add the chicken pieces and toss well to coat. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavour.
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the peanut sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, fish sauce, soy sauce, Thai red curry paste, and brown sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce is smooth and heated through. Stir in the lime or lemon juice just before serving.
Serve the air fried chicken with the warm peanut sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.