How to Make Air Fryer General Tso's Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

General Tso's chicken is a popular Chinese takeout dish known for its sweet and spicy flavors. Traditionally, the chicken is deep-fried, but with the rise in popularity of air fryers, it's easier than ever to create a healthier version of this beloved dish at home.

By using an air fryer, you can achieve that crispy, golden-brown exterior without all the oil typically used in deep frying. This not only results in a lighter and healthier dish, but it also makes for a much simpler cleanu...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon chopped scallions, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • For the sauce: Combine broth, sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and Sriracha in a medium saucepan. Whisk until cornstarch is dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Place chicken, cornstarch, and soy sauce into a bowl and stir until chicken is evenly coated. Transfer chicken to the air fryer basket. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Shake the basket, breaking up any pieces that have stuck together, and spray with cooking spray again. Continue to cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken to a large bowl. Pour sauce over chicken and toss to coat. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition

    201 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 776mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 221mg