Crispy Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken Bites
Crispy Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken Bites features tender chunks of chicken with a light, crunchy coating, finished in a glossy, sweet-heat sauce. Sesame oil, soy, and a touch of Sriracha create a balanced flavor that clings to every piece. Serve this crowd-pleaser for a weeknight dinner or casual get-togethers with rice and steamed vegetables.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
For the sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine broth, sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and Sriracha. Whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions.
- 3
Add the chicken, cornstarch, and soy sauce to a bowl and stir until the chicken is evenly coated. Move the chicken to the air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray.
- 4
Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Shake the basket to break up any pieces that stuck together and spray with cooking spray again. Continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes more.
- 5
Transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
- Calories 200.21 kcal Moderate
- Protein 27.94 g Good Source
- Carbs 9.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.11 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.57 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 72.71 mg High
- Sodium 532.19 mg High
- Fiber 0.25 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.27 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 2.15 g Low Source
- Calcium 2.18 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.88 mg Low Source
- Potassium 23.92 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 6.58 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄