Skip takeout and make these sweet and sour air fryer chicken bites instead. Crispy chicken gets tossed in a sticky, Chinese-inspired sauce that balances sweet, sour and savory flavors perfectly.
Directions
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Step 1
Place the crisper plate into the COSORI Air Fryer basket.
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Step 2
Select the Preheat function and tap Start/Pause.
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Step 3
Season the chicken pieces with salt, then toss in the cornstarch. Shake off any excess, then spray both sides with oil spray.
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Step 4
Place the chicken onto the preheated crisper plate.
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Step 5
Select the Air Fry function, adjust temperature to 400°F and time to 10 minutes, then tap Start/Pause.
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Step 6
Shake the chicken halfway through cooking.
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Step 7
Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a bowl until combined.
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Step 8
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the neutral oil, then add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes.
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Step 9
Pour in the sauce and cook for 2 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
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Step 10
Remove the chicken when done, then add to the skillet and toss to coat.
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Step 11
Transfer the chicken to a serving dish, then serve while still hot.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (for the chicken)
- ⅓ cup cornstarch (for the chicken)
- Oil spray (for the chicken)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry wine (for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar (for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water (for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon neutral-flavored oil (avocado, sunflower, grapeseed) (for the assembly)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (for the assembly)
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated (for the assembly)
- ¼ onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (for the assembly)
- 1 bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (for the assembly)
