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Chicken·Updated Aug 29, 2025

General Tso's Chicken

Name: General Tso's Chicken
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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 rice vinegar; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp sriracha; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp grated ginger; 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water; Sesame seeds; Sliced green onions; Dried red chiles; Steamed rice

15 min

Time

400°F

Temp

350 cal

Cal

Serves

General Tso's Chicken is made with chicken breast, cornstarch, 2 eggs, soy sauce; air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes to serve 4. 350 calories per serving.

Chris DeWeese·Editor

Updated Aug 29, 2025

Ingredients

Chicken

1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 cup cornstarch

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 tsp salt

General Tso's Sauce

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp rice vinegar

3 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp hoisin sauce

1 tbsp sriracha

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp grated ginger

1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Finish

Sesame seeds

Sliced green onions

Dried red chiles

Steamed rice

Equipment

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Oil Sprayer Mister

Steps

1
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Dip in egg, then coat in cornstarch. Shake off excess.
2
Spray with oil. Air fry at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until golden and crispy.
3
Simmer sauce ingredients (except cornstarch slurry) in a pan. Add slurry and stir until glossy and thick.
4
Toss crispy chicken in the sauce immediately before serving.
5
Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and dried chiles. Serve over rice.

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Tip: Toss the chicken in sauce RIGHT before serving — if it sits, the coating gets soggy. The double coating of egg then cornstarch gives the signature crunch. Adjust sriracha to your spice preference.

Why Air Fry This?

⏱️Ready in 15 minutes vs ~27 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.

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