Air Fryer General Tao Chicken
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45 mL (3 tbsp.) tbsp. water
125 mL (½ cup) cup sugar
3 cloves garlic
30 mL (2 tbsp.) tbsp. minced fresh ginger
5 mL (1 tsp.) tsp sambal oelek or sriracha
10 mL (2 tsp.) tsp corn starch
45 mL (3 tbsp.) tbsp. soy sauce
45 mL (3 tbsp.) tbsp. rice vinegar
30 mL (2 tbsp.) tbsp. toasted sesame oil
250 mL (1 cup) cup tempura batter mix
Ice water, according to package directions
500–750 mL (2–3 cups) cup panko
500 g (1 lb.) lb. chicken breast
1 small red onion
½ red bell pepper
½ yellow bell pepper
125 mL (½ cup) cup pineapple chunks
1 green onion
45 mL (3 tbsp.) tbsp. water
125 mL (½ cup) cup sugar
3 cloves garlic
30 mL (2 tbsp.) tbsp. minced fresh ginger
5 mL (1 tsp.) tsp sambal oelek or sriracha
10 mL (2 tsp.) tsp corn starch
45 mL (3 tbsp.) tbsp. soy sauce
45 mL (3 tbsp.) tbsp. rice vinegar
30 mL (2 tbsp.) tbsp. toasted sesame oil
250 mL (1 cup) cup tempura batter mix
Ice water, according to package directions
500–750 mL (2–3 cups) cup panko
500 g (1 lb.) lb. chicken breast
1 small red onion
½ red bell pepper
½ yellow bell pepper
125 mL (½ cup) cup pineapple chunks
1 green onion
Directions
1In a pot, combine water and sugar. Without stirring, bring to a boil until mixture turns amber (around 10–15 minutes).
2In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients for the sauce.
3Add the caramelized sugar mixture and stir. Simmer until the caramelized sugar mixture has dissolved completely and the sauce thickens slightly. Set aside.
4Place tempura batter mix in a bowl. Add ice water according to package directions. Set aside.
5Preheat air fryer according to manufacturer instructions (195°C/380°F – Chicken) .
6Dip chicken pieces in tempura batter, coating completely then shaking to remove any excess. Coat in panko.
7Place chicken pieces in the air fryer and spray lightly with oil.
8Cook 15–20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
9Meanwhile, sweat onions in a large skillet for 3–4 minutes.
10Add pineapple chunks and sauce and mix well. Remove from heat.
11Add crispy chicken pieces to the mixture and coat well.
12Serve with white rice and garnish with green onion.
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