- 1.
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- 2.
In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces with soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, sugar, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder, white pepper, and MSG. Mix well and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 3.
Preheat the air fryer.
- 4.
Add marinated chicken pieces to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 5.
Air fry the chicken at 180°C (356°F) for about 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy, shaking halfway through the cooking time.
- 6.
Once cooked, remove from air fryer and garnish with fried Taiwanese basil leaves before serving.