Description
This Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is a delightful twist on a classic dish, combining tender chicken pieces with a flavorful sweet and tangy sauce. The chicken is air-fried to crispy perfection, then coated in a delicious homemade sauce that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
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Marinating
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1/2 small white onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Marinating: Combine chicken, oil, and salt, then add cornstarch and coat evenly.
- Cooking: Air fry chicken until crispy. Meanwhile, prepare sauce. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, onion, and bell pepper. Add sauce, thicken, then add chicken. Serve hot.
Notes
- Chicken thigh is recommended for juicy meat after air frying.
- If using chicken breast, reduce air frying time by 3-4 minutes to prevent dryness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
