General Tso Air Fryer Chicken

By Dinnerfy

General Tso Air Fryer Chicken is a crispy and flavorful Chinese dish made with chicken thighs coated in a spicy and tangy sauce. It is cooked in an air fryer for a healthier twist. This recipe is keto-friendly and low in carbs, making it a great option for those following a low-carb or keto diet. The chicken is coated in a mixture of cornstarch and egg, then air fried until crispy. The sauce is made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil, giving it a delicious Asian flavor. It is garnished with green onions for added freshness. Enjoy this crispy and spicy chicken dish with a side of steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.

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🍖 KETO
💪🏻 Low Carb
Chinese
Air Fryer
Spicy
Asian
Crispy

15 mins

20 mins

Nutritional Value

Protein - 25g
Fat - 15g
Carbohydrates - 10g

Ingredients

Total: 12Serves: 4
3/2 lbs Chicken Thighs
Notes:

boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup Cornstarch
1 Egg
Notes:

beaten

1/4 cup Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
1/4 cup Sugar
3 cloves Garlic
Notes:

minced

1 tbsp Ginger
Notes:

minced

1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
4 Green Onion
Notes:

chopped

1 tbsp Sesame Oil
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

Step 1 : Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch and chicken thighs. Toss until the chicken is coated evenly.

Step 2 : Preparation

In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes.

Step 3 : Cooking

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Step 4 : Cooking

Working in batches, place the coated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is crispy and cooked through.

Step 5 : Serve

Remove the cooked chicken from the air fryer and transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve hot.