Description
Crispy, tangy, and sweet chicken bites cooked in an air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Dip chicken in beaten eggs, then coat evenly with cornstarch.
- Lightly spray or brush air fryer basket with oil.
- Place chicken in the air fryer in a single layer, avoiding overlap.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Brush cooked chicken with sweet and sour sauce and air fry for 2 more minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray chicken lightly with oil before cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
- Double the sauce if you prefer extra tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: air fryer, sweet and sour chicken, healthy, crispy, quick recipe