What is the taste of chicken inasal?

The taste of chicken inasal is complex and savory. The smoky aroma from the charcoal combined with the salty, sour, and peppery marinade makes it truly one of a kind. The marinade is also responsible for the distinctive yellow-orange color that the chicken takes on when cooked. Traditionally, this dish is grilled, however, this is cooked in an air fryer.

What country is chicken inasal from?

Chicken Inasal is from the Philippines, specifically Bacolod City in the Western Visayas region. The dish has since gained popularity throughout the country and is now a beloved staple in Filipino cuisine.

How long to air fryer chicken inasal?

Air frying chicken inasal is easy. It should take 25-30 minutes. Internal temperature should be 165 degrees or more. To get crispier skin, broil for 2 minutes.

How long to put a whole chicken in air fryer?

If you are spatchcocking your whole chicken which means, removing the back of the chicken, it should ony take 25 minutes to cook at 350 degrees. However, if keeping the chicken whole, it will take 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Internal temerature should be 165 degrees or higher. Use an instant read thermometer.

Chicken Inasal Air Fryer

Name: Chicken Inasal Air Fryer
Prep time: PT-476150H30M19S
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: filipino
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; Chicken Inasal Marinade:; 4 stalks of lemongrass; 2” ginger; 5 smashed garlic cloves; 2 limes (zest and juice); 2 tbsp of fish sauce; 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp annatto powder; 2 red Thai chilis (optional); Salt and pepper; Baste:; ¼ cup butter; 1 tsp Annatto seeds

Chicken Inasal Air Fryer

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Hands down one of the greatest chicken dishes ever! With its distinct flavor and unmistakable aroma, Chicken Inasal is one of the most popular and beloved Filipino dishes. The dish features marinated chicken grilled over charcoal, basted until cooked, and served with various dipping sauces. I used my air fryer for this recipe, which turned out perfect.

Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 2-4 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 whole chicken

Chicken Inasal Marinade:

4 stalks of lemongrass

2” ginger

5 smashed garlic cloves

2 limes (zest and juice)

2 tbsp of fish sauce

2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp annatto powder

2 red Thai chilis (optional)

Salt and pepper

Baste:

1/4 cup butter

1 tsp Annatto seeds

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Instructions

In a large bowl with a lid, prep your marinade ingredients.
Smash the end part of the lemongrass and slice thinly. Add to the bowl.
Smash your garlic, julienne your ginger and add to the bowl.
Zest and juice 2 limes. Add in the rest of the marinade ingredients. Mix well and set aside.
Spatchcock your chicken. This will ensure faster and more even cooking.
Place your chicken in your marinade and cover it with a lid. Marinade for at least 1 hour to 8 hours. For best results, marinate overnight.
Preheat your AIR FRYER to 350 degrees.
Place your chicken on the tray with parchment paper or foil.
Air fry at 350 degrees and set the timer for 25 minutes.
While the chicken is air frying, make your baste.
In a small pot, melt the butter with the annatto seeds for 2-5 minutes until the butter turns red.
Using a brush, baste the chicken every 10 minutes.
Once the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should be 165 degrees), let it rest for 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

Equipment

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Notes

Chicken Inasal Air Fryer Temperature - 350 degrees, basting every 10 minutes. Air fry for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.

Author: Carmen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinating time: 4-8 hours
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: mains
Method: air fryer
Cuisine: filipino

Find it online: https://www.eatwithcarmen.com/chicken-inasal-air-fryer/