Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken Recipe

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4.6

66 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    256 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese, American

Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken is easy to make at home! Crispy chicken bites are coated in a sweet, salty and tangy sauce. Ready in 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

Chicken

  • 1 pound skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce Ingredients

  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Instructions

  1. Set the air fryer to preheat at 350 °F for 5 minutes.
  2. Put the chicken in a bowl and add the cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken thoroughly.
  3. Set the air fryer at 350 °F for 5 minutes and air fry the chicken.
  4. While the chicken cooks, make the sauce. Combine the ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
  5. Cook on medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture just starts to boil. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove the sauce from the heat.
  6. After 5 minutes of air frying, flip the chicken over and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken's internal temperature has reached 165 °F.
  7. Once the chicken is done, add it to the pan with the sauce and stir so that the sauce evenly coats the chicken.
  8. Serve with rice and green onions.

Notes

  • Preheat air fryer for the crispiest chicken
  • Turn or toss the chicken pieces halfway through the cooking time.
  • The recipe will be juicier if made with chicken thighs.
  • Preheat air fryer for the crispiest chicken
  • Turn or toss the chicken pieces halfway through the cooking time.
  • The recipe will be juicier if made with chicken thighs.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 1005mg (42%) Potassium 330mg (9%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 1005mg 42%
Potassium 330mg 7%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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