Tender chicken pieces coated in a bold black pepper sauce and air-fried until juicy with slightly crispy edges. This takeout-style favorite is savory, peppery, and packed with flavor.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🔹 Chicken
- 500g boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
🔹 Marinade
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
🔹 Black Pepper Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked for best flavor)
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
🔹 Optional Vegetables
- Bell peppers
- Onion chunks
- Green onions
🍳 Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowls
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Marinate Chicken
- In a bowl, mix chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and garlic
- Let marinate 15–20 minutes
🔸 Step 2: Preheat Air Fryer
- Preheat to 200°C (400°F)
🔸 Step 3: Air Fry Chicken
- Arrange chicken in single layer
- Cook for 10–12 minutes
- Shake basket halfway through
✔ Chicken should be golden with crispy edges
🔸 Step 4: Make Sauce
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, honey, and water
🔸 Step 5: Toss Together
- Toss cooked chicken with sauce
- Optional: sauté peppers/onions and mix in
🔸 Step 6: Serve
- Garnish with green onions
- Serve hot
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Steamed rice 🍚
- Noodles 🍜
- Stir-fried vegetables 🥦
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Fresh cracked black pepper gives best flavor
✔ Chicken thighs stay juicier
✔ Don’t overcrowd basket
✔ Add veggies during last 5 minutes if air frying together
🔄 Variations
🌶️ Spicy Version
Add chili flakes or sriracha
🧄 Garlic Pepper
Add extra garlic
🍯 Sweet & Peppery
Increase honey slightly
🥦 Veggie Loaded
Add broccoli or snap peas
❓ FAQs
Can I use frozen chicken?
Yes, but thaw first for even cooking.
Why isn’t my chicken crispy?
Basket may be overcrowded.
Can I make it low-carb?
Yes—skip honey/cornstarch.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~220–320
- Protein: ~28g
- Carbs: ~6g
- Fat: ~12g
⚖️ WW Points (Estimated)
🔹 Chicken Breast Version
👉 1–3 WW Points
🔹 Chicken Thigh Version
👉 4–5 WW Points
🔻 With Extra Sauce or Honey
👉 Add 1–2 points