A Singaporean Mum

Lazy days call for simple recipes, and this sweet & sour popcorn chicken is one of my ultimate “why haven’t I made this in so long?” dishes. I haven’t cooked it in a while, but the kids recently asked for it — and that was all the motivation I needed.

With crispy air-fried popcorn chicken tossed in a tangy, glossy sweet & sour sauce, it’s the kind of quick comfort food that makes everyone at the table happy with almost no effort.

Here’s how I do it!

Ingredients

300-400g frozen popcorn chicken

Sweet & Sour Sauce:

3 tbsp ketchup

2 tbsp white vinegar

2 tbsp raw sugar

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tbsp water

1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (for slurry)

1 tsp minced garlic

Method

1. Air fry the popcorn chicken

• Spread frozen popcorn chicken in a single layer.

• Air fry at 200°C for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway until crispy and golden.

2. Make the sweet & sour sauce

• In a small bowl, mix: ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, light soy sauce, water and minced garlic.

• Bring to a simmer on medium heat.

• Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

3. Combine

• Add the crispy popcorn chicken into the sauce and toss until everything is evenly coated.

4. Serve

• Serve with steamed rice.