Crispy Karaage Chicken Bites with Spicy Mayo
Japanese-style fried chicken bites—juicy inside, shatteringly crispy outside—with a quick spicy mayo dip. Ready in 15 minutes, no marinade needed.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, cornstarch, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
Step 2
Toss chicken chunks with soy sauce and minced ginger until coated.
Step 3
Working in batches, coat each chunk in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Step 4
Heat neutral oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F (or until a breadcrumb sizzles immediately).
Step 5
Fry chicken in batches 4–5 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until deep golden and crispy.
Step 6
Stir mayo and sriracha together for dipping sauce. Serve chicken hot with sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- medium bowl
- 12-inch heavy skillet or Dutch oven
- deep-fry thermometer or instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon or tongs
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