Air Fryer Salt & Pepper Chicken Loaded Fries

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Ingredients

fries 750 g
Chinese 5 spice 1 tsp
salt ½ tsp
black pepper ½ tsp
chicken thighs 400 g (chopped)
onion 1 (chopped)
bell pepper 2 (chopped)
cornflour 1 tbsp
garlic granules 2 tsp
red chillies 1 (sliced)

Method

Cook the fries

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. Add the fries to the basket and toss with the Chinese 5 Spice, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 18–22 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp.

Cook the chicken & veg

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion and bell peppers
In a bowl toss the chicken with the cornflour and garlic granules. Add the chicken to the air fryer basket and drizzle with oil or cooking oil spray.
Air fry at 200°C for 10–12 minutes, shaking once, until golden and cooked through.
After 10 minutes, add the bell peppers and onion and cook for 7 minutes.

Plate Up

Thinly slice the red chillies (optional).
Pile the salt & pepper fries onto a platter, top with the chicken and veg, then scatter over the optional fresh red chilli.

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