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Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken Recipe
This Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken features bite-sized chicken thighs coated in cornstarch and seasonings, air fried for a crisp texture without deep frying. The sauce blends ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes for a tangy, sweet, and mildly spicy coating. The chicken is finished by tossing in the thickened sauce, making it savory and sticky. It serves well over white or brown rice as a complete meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
397 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese, American
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken thighs cut into small pieces, boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper dash
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ginger paste
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- 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.
- 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.
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For the Sauce:
- Add all the sauce ingredients to a small, heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk until brown sugar dissolves, and 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.
Notes
- Keep chicken pieces separated in the air fryer basket for even cooking and crisping.
- Store cooked chicken in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently to preserve coating texture without becoming soggy.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
% 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.