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MarilynSkip takeout and make this flavorful and popular dish in your air fryer!
Ingredients
- For the Sauce:
- ½ Tbsp soy sauce
- 5 Tbsp sugar
- 5 Tbsp white vinegar
- Orange zest, grated
- For the Chicken:
- ½ cup + 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp white pepper
- 1 Tbsp ginger root, minced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 Tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 lbs. chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, white vinegar, sugar and orange zest to make the sauce, mix well; Set aside.
- Add in the flour and the ½ cup cornstarch in another bowl and stir together.
- In another separate bowl, add in the egg, white pepper, salt, and the 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and whisk until combined.
- Slice the chicken into about 1 inch pieces. Dip each piece into the egg mixture, then the flour mixture until fully coated. Fully dust off any excess flour.
- Line the air fryer basket with perforated parchment paper (optional) and place the chicken pieces in the air fryer- or utilize your dehydrating racks like we did! Air fry at 400°F for 4 minutes. Once finished, switch the positioning of your racks and air fry at 400°F for another 4 minutes.
Tips
Spray chicken with Olive Oil spray to ensure a crispy result.
