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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. Succulent chicken slathered in a tangy sauce, served with a side of fluffy rice, is pure heaven on a plate!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Chinese
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
397
kcal
Author:
Becky Hardin
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1
pound
boneless, skinless chicken thighs
cut into small pieces
2
tablespoons
cornstarch
½
teaspoon
salt
Dash of black pepper
For the Sauce:
¼
cup
ketchup
2
tablespoons
soy sauce
2
tablespoons
dark brown sugar
½
teaspoon
ginger paste
2
garlic cloves
crushed
½
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
Instructions
For the Chicken:
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, salt and pepper, coating evenly.
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs,
2 tablespoons cornstarch,
½ teaspoon salt,
Dash of black pepper
Spray Air Fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
Place chicken in basket, separate the pieces so they cook all the way around.
Air fry for 10 minutes, tossing 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 over medium heat.
¼ cup ketchup,
2 tablespoons soy sauce,
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar,
½ teaspoon ginger paste,
2 garlic cloves,
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Whisk until brown sugar dissolves.
Bring to a rapid boil.
Reduce heat, simmer about 5 minutes until sauce has thickened.
Pour the sauce over the air fried chicken and coat evenly.
Serve over white or brown rice.
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Notes
Storage:
Store General Tso's Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories:
397
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
29
g
|
Protein:
46
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
215
mg
|
Sodium:
2074
mg
|
Potassium:
688
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
19
g
|
Vitamin A:
357
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
36
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg