Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

This Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken is a healthier take on the classic Chinese takeout and it’s delicious! Succulent chicken, slathered in a tangy sauce, served with a side of fluffy rice, pure heaven on a plate!

With less saturated fat than your typical takeout, less cleanup than deep frying at home AND all the taste of the classic dish, Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken is where it’s at! Perfect chicken topped with a delicious sauce that’s easy to make perfect for a quick weeknight meal. 

How To Make Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken 

Why Air Fry Chicken?

Air Frying chicken is an healthier option for cooks who desire the delicious crunch that comes with fried foods but not the delicious calories and fat. It also tends to have a quicker cook time than many foods that are typically baked in the oven.

With help of my air fryer, I create this dish in less than 20 minutes. You can use the air fryer to prep your chicken and I create your sauce while that’s going.

Variations On General Tso’s Sauce

This sauce has a wonderfully salty and tangy mix, it’s totally addictive! If you want to vary the taste, here are some ideas. 

• If you like a sweeter sauce, you can add 1 tablespoon sugar in the sauce.
• To make this hot, add 6 whole dried red chilies while stir frying the chicken.
• Add a little orange zest to brighten the dish up.
• If a sweeter sauce is a must for you, add 1 tablespoon of honey

Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken – An Easy Weeknight Dish!

This recipe for Easy General Tso’s Chicken will be on your dinner table in around 20 mins. It’s sweet, savory, sour and every bit as addictive as the restaurant version. The chicken is crispy without being stodgy, while the sauce is thick and syrupy, just like it should be.

Top Tips For Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken

• Preheat the air fryer before using it. 
• Make sure to spray with air fryer with non stick cooking spray, before using it.
• Toss the chicken in the  air fryer basket, so they cook evenly. 
• Serve with white or brown rice, or some steamed broccoli.

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Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken Recipe

This Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken is a healthier take on the classic Chinese takeout and it's delicious! Succulent chicken, slathered in a tangy sauce, served with a side of fluffy rice, pure heaven on a plate!

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Total Time : 20 minutes

Servings: 2 people

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Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
• 2 tbsp cornstarch2 tbsp cornstarch
• ½ tsp salt½ tsp salt
• Dash of black pepperDash of black pepper

For the Sauce

• ¼ cup ketchup¼ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp dark brown sugar2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• ½ tsp ginger paste½ tsp ginger paste
• 2 garlic cloves crushed2 garlic cloves crushed
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes½ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

For the Chicken

• Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes
• In a small bowl toss the chicken with the cornstarch, salt and pepper to coat evenly
• Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray
• Put the chicken in the air fryer, separate the pieces so they will cook all the way around
• Air fry for 10 mins, toss the basket once at 5 minutes to flip the chicken over

For the Sauce

• Add all the sauce ingredients to a small, heavy bottomed saucepan or medium heat
• Whisk until the brown sugar is dissolved
• Bring to a rapid boil
• Reduce to simmer, simmer about 5 minutes until sauce has thickened
• Pour the sauce over the air fried chicken to coat evenly
• Serve over plain white or brown rice

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 215mg72%

Sodium 2074mg90%

Potassium 688mg20%

Carbohydrates 29g10%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 19g21%

Protein 46g92%

Vitamin A 357IU7%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 36mg4%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:American, Chinese

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