Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken: Ready in 35 Minutes
Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken is a beloved dish in American Chinese cuisine, known for its flavorful combination of crispy chicken and a rich, tangy sauce. This dish is a favorite takeaway choice, and with this recipe, you can recreate it at home with ease.
Perfect for a quick dinner, this recipe brings together tender pieces of chicken coated in a delicious sauce made from soy, ginger, and garlic. It’s a great way to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal without leaving the comfort of your home.
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How to make Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken
Prep 20 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients:
- Cooked rice;
- 1 tsp sesame seeds;
- 3 spring onions, sliced, divided;
- 2½cm | 1” piece ginger, finely chopped;
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil;
- 2 tsp rice vinegar;
- 2 tbsp soy sauce;
- 2 tbsp ketchup;
- 6 tbsp chicken stock;
- ½ tsp salt;
- 45g | 1.5oz | ¼ cup plus 2 tsp cornflour, divided;
- 450g | 1lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed;
- 1 egg.
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, beat egg; add chicken. In a separate large bowl, mix ¼ cup cornflour, salt, and pepper. Add chicken to cornflour mixture to coat.
- Place chicken pieces in air fryer basket or racks. Cook at 205°C (400°F) for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 2 tsp cornflour with stock, soy sauce, ketchup, and vinegar.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan; cook ginger and garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken in cornflour-soy-stock mixture; cook until thickened. Add chicken and heat through. Stir in half the spring onions and the sesame seeds.
- Serve over rice; garnish with remaining spring onions.
Enjoy this Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken and savor the delicious blend of flavors that make this dish a favorite in American Chinese cuisine.
