Gai tod Hat Yai

Method

1. 1 Grind garlic, coriander roots, and peppercorns into a paste, then mix with soy sauce, sweet dark soy sauce, and sugar.
2. 2 Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply.
3. 3 Roll the chicken pieces in rice flour to coat them with a thin layer, then let them rest for 5 minutes.
4. 4 Deep-fry the chicken over medium heat for 12 minutes until cooked through, then remove and drain.
5. 5 Fry again over high heat for 2 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy, sprinkle with fried onions and serve with sweet chili sauce.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 28 min

  Replace steps 4 and 5: spray oil evenly on the chicken thighs, fry at 180 degrees for 18 minutes, then increase to 200 degrees for another 4 minutes, flip at the 11th minute; sprinkle fried onions after removing the chicken to prevent the onions from burning.