Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken Recipe

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1,926 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    397 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese, American

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!Expanded step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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Ingredients

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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
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Instructions

For the Chicken:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, salt and pepper, coating evenly.
  3. Spray Air Fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
  4. Place chicken in basket, separate the pieces so they cook all the way around.
  5. Air fry for 10 minutes, tossing the basket once at 5 minutes to flip the chicken over.

For the Sauce:

  1. Add all the sauce ingredients to a small, heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk until brown sugar dissolves, and bring to a rapid boil.
  3. Reduce heat, simmer about 5 minutes until sauce has thickened.
  4. Pour the sauce over the air fried chicken and coat evenly.
  5. Serve over white or brown rice.

Notes

  • Storage: Store General Tso's Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
  • Store General Tso's Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 2074mg (86%) Potassium 688mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 357IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 397kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 2074mg 86%
Potassium 688mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 357IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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