Air Fried General Tso's Chicken Recipe | Ninja Foodi Two Basket Air Fryer Dessert

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🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, about a pound.

In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup cornstarch with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper.

Beat 1 egg in a separate bowl.

Coat chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture, then dip in the beaten egg.

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 1 minute.

Place the coated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.

In a wok, heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil and add 1 tablespoon of ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of hot peppers and cook for about 30 seconds.

Pour in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, mixing well.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1/2 cup of chicken broth and stir into the sauce, cooking for about 1.5 minutes until thickened.

Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, chopped green onions, and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds to the sauce and mix well.

After 15 minutes, check the chicken in the air fryer and pour it into the wok with the sauce, coating the chicken evenly.

Serve with a cup of rice and extra sauce for stir-frying vegetables.

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