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.
Ingredients
Equipment
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook General Tso's Chicken at 400°F for 15 minutes. 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.
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 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. This recipe serves 4 with 350 calories per serving.
General Tso's Chicken takes 15 minutes total at 400°F. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and dried chiles. Serve over rice.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 15 minutes at 400°F.
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