Air Fryer Sweet & Sour Chicken
Air Fryer Sweet & Sour Chicken offers a convenient and quick way to enjoy this classic dish of crisp and juicy chicken, tossed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) chicken thighs cut in bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup (64 g) cornstarch
- 1 cup (237 g) pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper cut in bite-size pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut in bite-size pieces
- 1/2 yellow onion cut in bite-size pieces
- 2 cups (316 g) cooked rice for serving
- Sesame seeds for garnish
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon (7 ml) less-sodium soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a resealable bag. Add the cornstarch and shake the bag until the chicken is fully coated.
- Spread the chicken in the air fryer basket in an even layer so they don’t overlap. Spray well with cooking oil.
- Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 12 mins, shaking the basket halfway through. Chicken should be golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer chicken to a mixing bowl.
- Add the pineapple and veggies to the air fryer basket and cook at 380°F (190°C) for 7 mins, shaking the basket halfway through. When done, transfer to the mixing bowl with the chicken.
- Add sauce ingredients to a small pan and stir to combine. Cook over medium-high heat for 3-5 mins, until thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies and toss to coat. Serve over rice with sesame seeds as garnish.
Notes
- Change out the bell peppers and onions for your favorite vegetables. If you don't like pineapple you can replace it with something else or just leave it out.
- Coating the chicken pieces in cornstarch before air frying gives them a wonderfully crispy exterior without the need for deep-frying.
- Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer with space between them in the air fryer basket. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking and less crispy results. Cook in batches if necessary.
All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 716kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 31gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 407mgPotassium: 682mgFiber: 3gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 1281IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
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