Air Fryer Chicken Spice Bag / Salted Chilli Chicken & Chips

Air Fryer Chicken Spice Bag – the ultimate Irish fakeaway. So easy to make made even easier with frozen chips topped with a generous serving of curry sauce. Unreal.

Why You’ll Love This Salted Chilli Chicken Recipe

You’ll love this Salted Chilli Chicken recipe because its incredibly versatile; it can be served as a main dish, in wraps, or as part of a sharing platter. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. The use of fresh ingredients ensures that every mouthful bursts with flavour, leaving you wanting more.

What Is A Spice Bag?

A spice bag is a popular fast food dish originating from Ireland, particularly renowned in Chinese takeaways. It’s basically a take on the UK’s ‘Salt and Pepper Chicken’ which consists of crispy fried chicken pieces tossed with chips (fries), sautéed vegetables like onions and peppers, and a mix of spices that often includes salt, chilli flakes, and Chinese five-spice. The dish is usually served in a paper bag, which keeps everything warm and allows the flavours to meld together beautifully. Spice bags have gained a cult following due to their delicious combination of textures and flavours, making them a favourite takeaway option for many.

Is Salted Chilli Chicken Spicy?

Yes, Salted Chilli Chicken does have a spicy kick to it. The level of heat can vary depending on the amount of chilli used in the recipe. Typically, fresh chillies or dried chilli flakes are added to give the dish its signature flavour. However, you can easily adjust the spiciness to suit your taste preferences. If you prefer milder flavours, simply reduce the amount of chilli or use less spicy varieties. Overall, the combination of salt and chilli creates a deliciously balanced dish that is sure to satisfy those who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.

How To Make This Recipe

If you want to make this air fryer recipe at home, take a look at my step by step guide on TikTok:

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Airfryer Chicken Spice Bag / Salted Chilli Chicken & Chips 🌶️🍟 697 cals per serving (serves 2) Who doesn’t love a spice bag, for any non one outside of Ireland it’s pretty much salted chilli chicken but the chips and veg is also coated. So easy to make made even easier with frozen chips🤤 For more airfryer recipes order my book on Amazon for £9.49 📕 Ingredients – 300g chicken – 3 tbsp cornflour – 1 x egg Spice Bag Mix – 1 tbsp 5 spice – 1 tsp mild chilli powder – 1 tsp garlic powder – 1/2 tsp chilli flakes – 1/2 tsp cinnamon – 1/2 tsp ginger – 1 tbsp sweetener – Salt and pepper – generous Extra – 1 x red pepper – 1 x green pepper – 1 x onion – Your favourite curry sauce – Your favourite frozen fries Method 1. Split the spice mix by adding a third to the cornflour, the rest to coat the chips and peppers/onion 2. Mix the cornflour and spice mix, dip the chicken in an egg, then in cornflour. Spray the chips and peppers in two separate bowls with low cal spray then coat. 3. Airfryer the chicken and frozen chips for 12 mins at 200 4. Add the peppers and onions and cook for a further 4 mins #fyp

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More Bored of Lunch Fakeaway Air Fryer Recipes

Looking for more air fryer fakeaway recipes? Take a look at more Bored of Lunch air fryer recipes:

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• Air Fryer Sticky Sesame Chicken

For more quick and easy air fryer recipes like this, you can pick up a copy of my latest book Air Fryer 30 Minute Meals or my OG air fryer book The Healthy Air Fryer Book today.