4.6 from 66 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese , American
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- Set the air fryer to preheat at 350 °F for 5 minutes.
- Put the chicken in a bowl and add the cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken thoroughly.
- Set the air fryer at 350 °F for 5 minutes and air fry the chicken.
- While the chicken cooks, make the sauce. Combine the ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
- 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.
- 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.
- Once the chicken is done, add it to the pan with the sauce and stir so that the sauce evenly coats the chicken.
- Serve with rice and green onions.
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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
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
% 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.