Do you miss eating on the streets? Here is a simple and quick air fryer chicken satay dish that you can prepare at home to satisfy your craving. The spicy peanut sauce goes best with the juicy and tasty chicken satay.
Due to their low carb and keto-friendly composition, air-fried chicken satay is also great for people on a diet. However, the best aspect about cooking chicken recipes in an air fryer is how quick and simple it is to prepare. Chicken satay is traditionally prepared in a firewood oven and served on skewers. However, using an air fryer will give you the same flavor and taste. Additionally, skewers can be used when preparing satay in an air fryer to give it a street food flavor.
With the right amount of coconut milk, soy sauce, and flavorful spices, chicken satay is wonderfully marinated. As a result, they are incredibly juicy, tasty, and flavorful. You'll surely enjoy how tasty and simple this recipe is.
What is chicken satay?
Southeast Asia cuisine includes satay. It is seasoned meat that has been grilled and served with sauce on a skewer, which is a narrow rod made of wood or metal. The dish satay originated in Javanese cuisine and later gained popularity throughout all Indonesia.
A variety of meats, including fish, chicken, mutton, goat, pork, beef, or tofu are used to make satay. Satay is often grilled or barbecued over an open flame. And peanut sauce is typically served with satay.
How to make air fryer chicken satay?
It has never been so simple to make this delicious chicken satay. The air fryer has cut off all the hard work of the traditional cooking method of satay. The flavor of the chicken satay is unaffected, though. I’ve tried to keep the recipe as simple as possible so you can assemble it easily.
Ingredients for air fryer chicken satay
- 500g chicken breast (skin less, boneless)
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- ¼ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- 200ml coconut milk
Satay Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 200ml coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions for air fryer chicken satay:
- Cut the chicken breast into long, thin strips and keep them aside. If you are using the wooden skewers soak them in the water for 30 minutes.
- Take a large mixing bowl to add the chicken strips, soy sauce, ginger powder, garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, and coconut milk. Mix them until well combined. Cover it and place them in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Meanwhile, the chicken is marinating, you can start making the sauce.
- Take a small saucepan, add all the sauce ingredients except the lime juice and mix them.
- Cook over medium heat and stir occasionally. While cooking the sauce don’t let it boil just cook till the sauce approaches the boiling point. After removing the sauce from the heat add the lemon juice and stir.
- Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 3 minutes.
- Skewer the meat.
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with oil and place the meat in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Cook the chicken satay at 200C/400F for 15-17 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Flip the chicken satay halfway through the cooking process for the evenly cooked result.
- Remove the air fryer chicken satay from the basket.
- Serve and enjoy the air fryer chicken with peanut sauce.
You can find the air fryer chicken satay recipe in the printable card below
What to serve with air fryer chicken satay?
You can serve the chicken skewers with the peanut sauce you made earlier. Top up with some sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, and coriander. However, you can serve it with fresh salad or any preferred side dish according to your liking.
Tips
- Do not skip preheating your air fryer before making any kind of dish.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for the evenly cooked result.
- Marinate the chicken before cooking for the best result.
- If you are using the wooden skewers soak them in water before using them to avoid burning.
Variations
Air fryer chicken satay can be made in various styles as per your liking. You can use a grill pan to make this delicious chicken if you don’t have an air fryer.
You can use a wooden skewer or a metal skewer to make these chicken satay.
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How to store and reheat leftover chicken satay?
Chicken satay is a delicious dish and you don’t want to waste them. So, if you have some leftovers store them for the next day. Make sure to let them cool down before you store them.
Put the leftover air fryer chicken satay in an air-tight container and store them in the refrigerator. They are good for 2-3 days.
If you want to store them for a longer period freeze them. Place the chicken in a freezer-friendly container and store them in the freezer. They are good for 2-3 months.
You can reheat the leftover chicken satay easily in an air fryer. Place the chicken satay in a single layer and reheat them at 180C/355F for 5-7 minutes or until they are warm.
How long do you cook chicken in the air fryer?
The total cooking time depends on how big or small is the chicken sizes. Plus every air fryer works differently depending on its brand. However, I cooked air fryer chicken satay for 15-17 minutes and they were fully cooked.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Is satay ok for keto?
Yes, air fryer chicken satay is perfect for the keto diet and is low in carbs as well. You can include this delicious chicken in your diet too.
Is air fryer chicken satay healthy?
Chicken satay is high in protein and fat. Having a decent amount of food is always good for your health.
How to prevent the wooden skewer from burning?
Most of us face this problem while making chicken satay with a wooden skewer. But here’s the solution for that. Soak the wooden skewer in the water for 30 minutes to 1 hour to prevent them from burning.
Can I make chicken satay ahead?
Of course, you can. You can marinate them a day before you cook them. This way the chicken gets a more delicious flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Satay Recipe - TopAirFryerRecipes
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
Ingredients for air fryer chicken satay
- 500 g chicken breast (skin less, boneless)
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- ¼ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- 200 ml coconut milk
Satay Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into long, thin strips and keep them aside. If you are using the wooden skewers soak them in the water for 30 minutes.
- Take a large mixing bowl to add the chicken strips, soy sauce, ginger powder, garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, and coconut milk. Mix them together until well combined. Cover it and place them in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Meanwhile, the chicken is marinating, you can start making the sauce.
- Take a small saucepan, add all the sauce ingredients except the lime juice and mix them.
- Cook over medium heat and stir occasionally. While cooking the sauce don’t let it boil just cook till the sauce approaches the boiling point. After removing the sauce from the heat add the lemon juice and stir.
- Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 3 minutes.
- Skewer the meat.
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with oil and place the meat in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Cook the chicken satay at 200C/400F for 15-17 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Flip the chicken satay halfway through the cooking process for the evenly cooked result.
- Remove the air fryer chicken satay from the basket.
- Serve and enjoy the air fryer chicken with peanut sauce.
