Crispy Sesame Chicken
Crispy Sesame Chicken is made with chicken breast, cornstarch, 2 eggs, soy sauce; air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes to serve 4. 330 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Dip in egg, coat in cornstarch.
- 2
Spray with oil. Air fry at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until crispy and golden.
- 3
Simmer soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic. Add cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- 4
Toss crispy chicken in sesame sauce. Serve immediately.
- 5
Top with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice.
Tip: Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes — the flavor difference is huge. Like General Tso's, sauce the chicken right before serving to preserve the crunch.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 15 minutes vs ~27 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 330 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Crispy Sesame Chicken at 400°F for 15 minutes. Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes — the flavor difference is huge. Like General Tso's, sauce the chicken right before serving to preserve the crunch.
You need: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 2 eggs, beaten, 1/2 tsp salt, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water, 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, Sliced green onions, Steamed rice or noodles. This recipe serves 4 with 330 calories per serving.
Crispy Sesame Chicken takes 15 minutes total at 400°F. Top with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 15 minutes at 400°F.
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