Firecracker chicken lives up to its name — crispy chicken pieces tossed in a fiery glaze of sweet chilli, sriracha, honey and garlic. The air fryer crisps the chicken, then you toss it in the punchy sauce. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make firecracker chicken in an air fryer?
A: Coat chicken in cornflour, air fry at 200°C (400°F) for about 16 minutes, then toss in a sweet-chilli-sriracha glaze.
Q: How spicy is it?
A: As hot as you like — adjust the sriracha and chilli.
The method
Coat bite-size chicken in cornflour and air fry until crisp and golden. Simmer sweet chilli sauce, sriracha, honey and garlic into a glossy glaze, then toss the crisp chicken through it. Serve straight away over rice, with spring onion and sesame.
The recipe
Air Fryer Firecracker Chicken
Ingredients
- 600g chicken, in chunks
- 3 tbsp cornflour
- Sweet chilli, sriracha, honey, garlic
- Spring onion, sesame
Method
- Coat chicken in cornflour; air fry at 200°C 16 min.
- Simmer the firecracker glaze.
- Toss the crisp chicken through.
- Serve with spring onion and sesame.
Tips
- Toss at the end so the chicken stays crisp.
- Adjust the heat with the sriracha.
- Serve straight away while crisp.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make firecracker chicken in an air fryer?
Coat chicken in cornflour, air fry at 200°C for about 16 minutes, then toss in a glaze of sweet chilli, sriracha, honey and garlic just before serving.
How spicy is firecracker chicken?
As spicy as you make it — the heat comes from sriracha and chilli, so adjust them up or down to taste.
How do you keep the chicken crispy?
Cook it in a single layer, and toss it in the glaze only at the last moment so the coating doesn't go soft.