A crispy fried chicken without frying, elevated by the spiciness of pepper and the freshness of lime. The air fryer allows you to get a golden and light texture in record time. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal during the week. Serve with a salad or rice.
Ingredients
- boneless chicken thighs
- 1 egg
- lime juice
- 1 lime zest
- black pepper ground
- paprika
- powdered garlic
- salt
- panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the egg, lime juice, zest, pepper, paprika, powdered garlic, and salt.
- Add the chicken and coat well. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Put panko breadcrumbs in another bowl. Coat each piece of chicken with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly.
- Spray or gently mix the chicken with oil to promote crunchiness.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F).
- Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the basket.
- Cook for 16 to 18 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is well browned and cooked.
- Serve with lime wedges and fresh pepper.
- Note: For extra crunch, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the breadcrumbs. Adjust the pepper to your desired level of heat.
