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Air Fryer Thai Gai Yang Chicken

Gai yang is Thai grilled chicken: lemongrass, garlic, coriander root (or stem), fish sauce and a touch of sugar. The air fryer approximates charcoal edges on a weeknight.

  • 48 min total
  • 375°F / 190°C
  • 4 servings
  • 20 min prep

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Air Fryer Thai Gai Yang Chicken

Flatten for even cook

Spatchcock or use thighs so the marinade hits more surface and cooking stays even.

Air Fryer Thai Gai Yang Chicken

Prep 20 min · Cook 28 min · Total 48 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer375°F / 190°C
Basket time26 min
Flip / shakeat 13 min
Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Marinate

  1. Blend the marinade

    Blend lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, soy, sugar, white pepper and oil. Coat chicken. Marinate at least 1 hour.

    Pound lemongrass if blending is weak. Woody bits should be fine.

    Chicken in gai yang marinade
    Chicken in gai yang marinade

Cook

  1. Air fry

    Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 24-28 minutes, flipping at 13, until skin is browned and meat near bone is 175°F (79°C).

    Serve with sticky rice and sweet chili sauce.

    Gai yang chicken in the air fryer
    Gai yang chicken in the air fryer
    Finished Thai gai yang chicken
    Finished Thai gai yang chicken

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