Lemongrass Chicken Rice Paper Rolls with Spicy Peanut Hoisin Dipping Sauce

Step 1
To make the marinade, combine lemongrass, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and vegetable oil in a bowl.

Step 2
Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Then, add the soy sauce and dark soy sauce to the blended marinade (I add this after blending as I find it foams).

Step 3
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for extra flavour).

Air Fry The Chicken
Step 4
Line the air fryer tray with baking paper to prevent sticking and lock in moisture for extra tender chicken.

Step 5
Place the marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket, ensuring they’re not overcrowded.

Step 6
Airfry for 20 minutes at 200°C (390°F), flipping halfway through for even browning.

Step 7
Check that the chicken is cooked through, remove and let rest before slicing.

Step 8
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the veggies by julienning the carrots and cucumber, and finely chopping the chilli.

Step 9
Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then rinse with cold water.

Assemble The Rice Paper Rolls
Step 10
Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip a rice paper sheet into the water for 5 seconds, just until soft.

Step 11
Lay the softened rice paper on a clean surface and add a few leaves of lettuce, some noodles, veggies, and slices of chicken.

Step 12
Fold in the sides of the rice paper and roll tightly. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Step 13
Serve fresh with my Spicy Peanut Hoisin Dipping Sauce.

Prepare The Dipping Sauce
Step 14
In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, peanut butter, sriracha, sesame oil, and minced garlic.

Step 15
Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve your desired consistency (some prefer a thicker dip, others like it a little runnier for drizzling).

Step 16
Taste the sauce and adjust the flavour by adding more sriracha for heat or more hoisin for sweetness.

Step 17
Serve immediately with the rice paper rolls or store for later use.