Air Fryer General Tsos Chicken
Air Fryer General Tsos Chicken is one recipe worth making. This version is healthier and way tastier than any takeout option.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
For Chicken
- 1 lbs chicken thighs - boneless skinless, and cut into bite size pieces
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup all purpose four
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For Sauce
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 2 tablespoons ginger fresh grated
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce optional - Asian stores carry it
- 2 tablespoons green onion - sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Preheat air fryer to 400° for 3 minutes
- In a bowl mix the dry ingredients, cornstarch, all purpose flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl crack a large egg and whisk.
- Take your chicken pieces coat completely with the cornstarch/flour mixture, then dip them in the egg wash. Place these pieces in the air fryer with space between to cook all the way around.
- Let air fry for 4 minutes, then using tongs, flip the chicken pieces over and cook the remaining 4-5 minutes depending on the thickness of your pieces.
For the Sauce
- In a medium saucepan before placing over heat, add your chicken broth, then whisk the cornstarch so there are no lumps.
- Place the saucepan over medium high heat and add the rest of the ingredients for the sauce. And stir until completely combined.
- Stir sauce as you bring it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Pour sauce over the air fried chicken, coating each piece evenly.
- Service hot, fresh with rice, noodles, or broccoli.