The Best Air Fryer Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe
Tender chicken bites, lightly breaded and air fried until crispy tossed in a homemade sweet & sour sauce. Great served over steamed or fried rice!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 6-8 oz. Boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1" cubes
- 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
For the sweet and sour sauce:
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1/2 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup Light brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup Ketchup
- 1-2 Garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Water
Instructions
For the sweet and sour sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, cornstarch, and water. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture starts to bubble, whisking to combine. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer 5-10 minutes, stirring often until thickened. If the sauce is to thick, thin with a little more water.1/4 cup Soy sauce, 1/2 cup Apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup Light brown sugar, 1/3 cup Ketchup, 1-2 Garlic cloves, 2 tsp Cornstarch , 1 tbsp Water
For the chicken:
- In a mixing bowl combine the flour, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Toss in the cubed chicken and coat evenly.1/3 cup All-purpose flour , 1 tsp Garlic powder , Fresh cracked black pepper , 1 tsp Kosher salt, 2 6-8 oz. Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes. Once preheated, add the chicken into the air fryer basket in a single layer*. Air fry for 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Chicken is done when it has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl, drizzle in the sweet and sour sauce, and toss to combine.
- Serve over steamed rice. Leftover chicken will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Notes
*You can also toss the chicken in a large gallon bag for even coating and less mess.
*Chicken needs to cook in a single layer in order to get crispy. If needed, cook in batches and keep warm in a 250 degree oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 1527mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg