Description

Discover the ultimate quick dinner with Crispy Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken, a recipe that combines sweet grape juice, salty soy sauce, and a light cornstarch‑flour crust for a perfectly crunchy bite. The air fryer locks in moisture while giving a golden finish, and the garlic‑ginger glaze adds authentic Asian flavor without deep‑frying. Ideal for busy families, this dish serves four, with zest, packs about 350 calories per serving, and pairs with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a tast

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup grape juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon chili paste (optional)

Instructions

Combine soy sauce and grape juice; marinate chicken 30 minutes.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
Dredge chicken in cornstarch, dip in eggs, coat with flour.
Lightly spray basket with oil; air fry 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Heat sesame oil, add garlic, ginger, chili paste; stir in cooked chicken and glaze.
Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

For extra crispness
spray the chicken lightly with oil before air frying. Adjust chili paste to taste for more heat.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Air Fryer
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg

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