Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
411 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
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Make air fryer Kung Pao chicken for a crispy, flavorful, and healthier version of this classic Chinese dish. Bring this restaurant-worthy meal to your home kitchen!
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Ingredients
Chicken and Veggies
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 dried chili pods or crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 scallions
- ¼ c peanuts or cashews
Instructions
- Dice the red and green bell pepper. Put them in the air fryer and spray them with a little oil. Air fry at 400 F for 5 minutes.
- While the veggies cook, cut the meat into bite-size pieces. Put them in a medium bowl, then add the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir until the sauce coats the meat.
- Add the chicken to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 F for 5 minutes, then pull the basket out, shake it to redistribute meat and veggies, and air fry for another 5 minutes. The chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees F internally.
- While the dish cooks, combine the soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and oyster sauce in a small bowl.
- Heat a skillet over high heat. When the chicken is done, add the oil, chili peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet. Let it cook for 15-30 seconds. Then, add the sauce to the pan and let it cook for 30 seconds. Finally, add the contents of the air fryer to the pan and stir to mix.
- Sprinkle the peanuts and scallions on top and serve.
Notes
- While this dish cooks quickly, it has a lot of ingredients. So, measure everything out before you start cooking.
- Thighs will give you juicy, flavorful bites, but breast pieces will give you that leaner option without sacrificing taste.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Make sure the air fryer basket is not overcrowded so the air can circulate. If you want to make a bigger batch, cook the bell peppers, take them out, and cook the chicken.
- If you're sensitive to spice, dial it back on the red chili pepper, or throw a few extra in for extra heat. But remember, adding more heat is easier than trying to cool it down.
- While this dish cooks quickly, it has a lot of ingredients. So, measure everything out before you start cooking.
- Thighs will give you juicy, flavorful bites, but breast pieces will give you that leaner option without sacrificing taste.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Make sure the air fryer basket is not overcrowded so the air can circulate. If you want to make a bigger batch, cook the bell peppers, take them out, and cook the chicken.
- If you're sensitive to spice, dial it back on the red chili pepper, or throw a few extra in for extra heat. But remember, adding more heat is easier than trying to cool it down.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3g
Calories
411kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1689mg
(70%)
Potassium
938mg
(27%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2044IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
88mg
(98%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3g | |
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1689mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 938mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2044IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 88mg | 98% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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