Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms
Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms (Air Fryer Magic!)
Tender chicken bites and earthy mushrooms coated in a rich black pepper sauce — all made easily in the air fryer! It’s spicy, savory, and absolutely addictive 😋🔥
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 small bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate: Mix chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cornstarch, and black pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
2️⃣ Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
3️⃣ Add chicken pieces to the basket and cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
4️⃣ Add mushrooms & bell peppers, toss lightly, and cook for another 5 minutes until everything is golden and coated.
5️⃣ Toss everything in the leftover sauce or drizzle extra black pepper sauce on top.
💡 Tips
- For a glossy finish, toss cooked chicken in a little soy + honey mix right after air frying.
- Serve over jasmine rice, fried rice, or noodles for a full meal 🍚
