Description
This best air fryer General Tso’s chicken recipe offers a crispy, flavorful dish perfect for joyful family dinners or casual weeknight meals. Using the air fryer ensures a healthier version of this classic takeout favorite, with tender chicken breast cubes coated in a tangy, sweet, and mildly spicy sauce made from soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and allow it to fully preheat. This ensures the chicken will begin cooking immediately on contact for maximum crispiness.
- Coat the chicken: Toss the cubed chicken breast in cornstarch until each piece is fully coated. This layer helps create a crispy exterior when air fried.
- Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to blend all flavors evenly.
- Dip chicken in sauce: Dip the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces into the prepared sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated for flavorful bites.
- Arrange in air fryer basket: Place the sauced chicken pieces in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to allow proper hot air circulation and even cooking.
- Cook the chicken: Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping on all sides.
- Serve: Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a serving platter and drizzle any remaining sauce from the bowl over the top for extra flavor. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking is key to even crispiness.
- Use skinless chicken breast for a lean protein option.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
