# Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken

Crispy chicken strips tossed with peppers, onion, chilli and Chinese five spice, like the takeaway version.

25 min. Serves 2. 430 kcal per serving.

## What you need

- 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp Chinese five spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red chilli, sliced

## How to make it

Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken

1. **Step 1**: Toss the chicken in the cornflour, five spice, salt and pepper with half the oil.
2. **Step 2**: Air fry at 200C for 12 minutes, shaking halfway.
3. **Step 3**: Fry the pepper, onion and chilli in the rest of the oil for 4 minutes.
4. **Step 4**: Toss the chicken through the vegetables and serve with rice.

## Nutrition per serving

Per serving, rounded. These are estimates, not a prescription.

| Per serving | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Energy | 430 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g |
| Fat | 12 g |

This recipe fits these eating styles by the numbers and the ingredients: Low carb, High protein.

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Last updated: 2026-09-24