Quick Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 fl oz ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
- ½ tsp ginger paste
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until coated evenly.
- Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket, ensuring the pieces are separated for even cooking.
- Air fry for 10 minutes, tossing the basket once at 5 minutes to turn over the chicken pieces.
Making the Sauce:
- While the chicken is cooking, in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine ketchup, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, ginger paste, crushed garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Whisk continuously until the brown sugar is dissolved.
- Bring the sauce to a rapid boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
- Simmer for up to 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
Coating the Chicken:
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour the prepared sauce over the air-fried chicken to coat evenly.
Serving:
- Serve the General Tso’s chicken over plain white or brown rice.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this flavorful General Tso’s chicken with a semi-sweet Riesling or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. The wine’s sweetness will complement the slight sweetness of the sauce, while its acidity will cut through the richness of the dish.Nutritional Information
Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 15 g