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air fryer sweet and sour chicken

Air Fryer Sweet And Sour Chicken

This air fryer sweet and sour chicken is a delicious and easy to make dinner recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights! Try it now.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
For The Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breast (900g)
  • 2 Eggs (medium)
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 3/4  teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Five-Spice
For The Sauce
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
Instructions
  • Cut the chicken breast into small pieces (about one inch in size).
  • In one small bowl – mix cornstarch, pepper, salt, and five spice.
    In another bowl- beat the egg and mix it with the sesame oil.
  • Dip the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture, then into the egg mixture, and one more time in the cornstarch mixture.
  • Place the chicken bites in the air fryer (I recommend spraying the basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking).
    Air fry at 380F (190C) for 4-5 minutes. Then, flip the meat, spray it with cooking oil, and air fry them for 5 more minutes.
  • To make the sauce, place a saucepan over medium heat. Add and mix the sauce ingredients (except the cornstrach and water).
    Simmer for 5 minutes, and keep mixing to prevent the sauce from burning.
    Take a small bowl, and mix the water and cornstarch. Whisk the mixture into the sauce and simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.
  • Cover the chicken bites with the sauce. And.. that’s it! Enjoy this great air fryer sweet and sour chicken recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer sweet and sour chicken, sweet and sour chicken air fryer
Cost: $15