random question, what is that chicken thing called? And can that doughy exterior somehow be recreated at home, ideally without several liters of oil??

[–] Vespair@lemm.ee 4 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

"Sweet and Sour Chicken."

I don't know how to make it, but with the name I'm sure you can search for the method online

[–] snugglesthefalse@sh.itjust.works 2 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Nah sweet and sour chicken isn't necessarily battered, it's just the sauce

[–] Vespair@lemm.ee 4 points 15 hours ago

Yes, I'm aware, but that is also what the dish is called at most American Chinese takeout restaurants. Yes, you may have to add "+battered" to your "sweet and sour chicken" websearch, but I promise you doing so will absolutely get you to recipes for this dish.

[–] masterbaexunn@lemmy.world 1 points 17 hours ago

I've tried in an air fryer before, it wasn't awesome. Definitely edible, but the dough never plumped up or whatever it's called

[–] atlas@sh.itjust.works 1 points 17 hours ago

sweet and sour sauce, but the thing you're talking about are chicken balls