Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken
A healthier and delicious version of the classic Chinese-American dish, made in an air fryer for crispy, tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Coating
- 1 cup Cornstarch For coating the chicken.
- 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent.
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Enhances crispiness.
Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced Adds aromatic flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated Adds a warm, zesty flavor.
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Base of the sauce.
- 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce Adds sweetness and depth.
- 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce For heat and spice.
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Balances savory flavors.
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Adds a rich, nutty flavor.
Garnish
- Green Onions, chopped For garnish.
- Sesame Seeds, toasted For garnish.
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and vegetable oil. Add the chicken pieces and mix well.
- Step 3: Sprinkle the cornstarch over the marinated chicken and mix until all pieces are coated.
- Step 4: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Step 5: Place the coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Step 6: Air fry the chicken for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Step 7: While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce by combining garlic, ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened.
- Step 8: Once the chicken is cooked, toss it in the sauce to coat.
- Step 9: Serve the chicken garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer to maintain crispiness.