Air Fryer Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
303 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
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Cuisine
International
Air Fryer Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls
Description
This recipe utilizes frozen sweet and sour chicken balls cooked in an air fryer for a crisp exterior without deep frying. The process involves cooking the chicken balls initially at 180°C (360°F) for 8 minutes. During cooking, the chicken balls are shaken to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking. The accompanying sweet and sour sauce sachet is added to the air fryer during the last 4 minutes to defrost and warm alongside the chicken balls.
Adding a light spray of extra virgin olive oil before the final 4 minutes at 200°C (400°F) promotes a more appetizing golden and crispy finish. This optional step helps the chicken balls avoid a pale appearance and boosts texture. The final result is quick, crispy chicken balls with a sweet and sour sauce ready to serve. This recipe suits a fast and casual meal or snack.
The recipe notes emphasize the optional use of olive oil spray and the convenience of defrosting and heating the sauce at the same time as finishing the chicken balls. These insights help make the preparation more efficient and improve the eating experience.
Ingredients
Kitchen Gadgets:
- Air Fryer
Air Fryer Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe Ingredients:
- chicken balls frozen
- sweet & sour sauce frozen
- 1 Tsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Load frozen sweet and sour chicken balls into the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 8 minutes at a temperature of 180c/360f.
- Shake the air fryer chicken balls and place the sweet and sour sachet in the air fryer too.
- Spray a little olive oil onto your chicken balls.
- Cook for a further 4 minutes at 200c/400f to help make your chicken balls crispier.
- Serve with your sweet and sour sauce.
Notes
- Spraying a small amount of olive oil on the chicken balls before the final air frying step helps achieve a crispier and more appealing golden crust.
- Placing the sweet and sour sauce sachet in the air fryer during the last few minutes defrosts and warms it simultaneously, so the sauce is ready when the chicken balls are done.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 228g | |
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.6g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10.3g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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