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Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken

Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken: Crispy, Guilt-Free Delight

Enjoy a healthier twist on takeout with Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken, capturing crispy, juicy goodness with less oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Cut into 1" pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For marinating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing Wine (or Dry Sherry) Use dry sherry for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Light Soy Sauce (or Tamari) Use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water
For the Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 inch Ginger Minced
  • 1 medium White Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Marinate the chicken by tossing it with vegetable oil and salt in a mixing bowl. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle cornstarch over the marinated chicken pieces and stir well until thoroughly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 450°F (230°C) and arrange the marinated chicken in the basket without overlapping.
  4. Cook the chicken for approximately 8 minutes, then flip each piece and cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. While the chicken cools, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth and sugar is dissolved.
  6. In a skillet, heat peanut oil and sauté minced garlic and ginger for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Add sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for about 3 minutes until slightly tender.
  8. Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer until thickened, then incorporate the cooked chicken and stir gently.
  9. Serve the mixture on a platter, pairing with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marination is crucial for enhancing flavor. Adjust cooking times based on your air fryer's settings for perfect results.

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