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crispy chicken bao buns
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Chicken Bao Buns

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Crispy, golden brown chicken thighs paired with fluffy steamed bao buns, you'll absolutely love these Chicken Bao Buns as a quick snack or light lunch. Top with fresh cucumbers and pickled onions for the best baos you will ever have!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: ai fryer
Cuisine: ai fryer
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces of Crispy Chicken Thighs cut in half - see recipe
  • 8 frozen bao buns
  • 1 Persian cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup of pickled red onions
  • Chicken Bao Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoon of kewpie mayo
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang paste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
Crispy Chicken Thighs:
  • 4 chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • 1 cups of cornflakes crushed
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Avocado oil spray

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Cornflake Coating: In a shallow dish, combine the crushed cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Set Up a Dipping Station: In one bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, place the cornflake mixture.
  4. Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken thigh into the beaten eggs, then press into the cornflake mixture, ensuring it’s well coated. Lightly spray with avocado oil on both sides.
  5. Air Fry the Chicken: Arrange the coated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is crispy and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  6. Steam the Frozen Bao Buns: In a steamer, steam the frozen bao buns for 7 minutes or until it is soft and warmed through. 
  7. Assemble the Crispy Chicken Baos: Place the crispy chicken thighs in the middle of the bao bun, add slices of cucumbers, pickled red onions and the bao sauce. Serve and enjoy!

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