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Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat

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Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat —Who doesn’t love a copycat recipe? We all have our favorite restaurant dishes that we just can’t get enough of, and now you can make them at home! This Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat is so easy to make and the perfect dish for those busy weeknights. Give it a try tonight!

Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat

This is one of my favorite dishes I have done in the air fryer. It is also one of my favorite restaurant meals. At Panda Express, today, I give you my take on Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat Recipe.

Air Fryer Sweet Fire Chicken is filled with crispy chicken, sliced pineapple, diced onions, and sweet bell peppers and will taste exactly like your favorite takeout dish, made in minutes, with the help of the Air Fryer.

If you love a great chicken dish, be sure to check out some of my other recipes, such as Air Fryer Sesame Chicken or even a simple Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad.

How To Make Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat Recipe

Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat

Ingredients Needed:

  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
  • Diced Bell Peppers
  • Diced Onions
  • Pineapples
  • Scallions
  • Cornstarch
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Sweet Chili Sauce
  • Egg
  • Seasonings: Minced Garlic, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Toasted Sesame Seeds

How To Cook Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat Recipe

Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat

Start by setting up your three breading stations. In one bowl, add your flour. In another bowl, add your egg (beating it), and then in the last bowl, add your cornstarch.

Bread your chicken with flour, egg wash, and then cornstarch. As you coat them place them into the greased air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat

Spray the chicken with cooking spray, and then air fry for 7-10 minutes at 370 degrees F, air fryer setting, flipping halfway and spraying with cooking spray after you flip.

Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat

While the chicken is cooking, in a large skillet, add olive oil, and then add your peppers, onions, and garlic, saute for about 3 minutes, constantly mixing. Then add in the sweet chili sauce and red pepper flakes. Saute until heated through, mix well.

Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat

Toss in the chicken, tossing to coat, toss in the pineapples, and mix well.

Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat

SOME COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED ABOUT MAKING THIS RECIPE IN THE AIR FRYER–

CAN I USE FROZEN CHICKEN BREASTS?

Yes, if you only have frozen chicken breasts on hand, this is a great recipe to use them up with.  The hard part would be breading the chicken. You will not get the same crunch as the breaded nuggets. 

My best advice would be to thaw them, either in cold water or in the microwave. And then follow the recipe.

CAN I USE CHICKEN THIGHS?

Yes, this would be an excellent recipe to use some meaty chicken thighs. 

Chicken thighs in the air fryer do amazingly well. They crisp nicely and have a meaty texture while still being tender in the air fryer.

HOW DO I STORE LEFTOVER AIR FRYER PANDA EXPRESS SWEET FIRE CHICKEN

Easy, let the dish cool to room temperature. And then place the leftover chicken into an airtight container. Place the container into the refrigerator.

The leftover Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken will last about 2 to 3 days. 

HOW DO I REHEAT AIR FRYER SWEET FIRE CHICKEN

The best way to reheat this meal would be to place it in a microwave-safe dish. Place the dish into the microwave, microwave at 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, and stir halfway.

If you do not own a microwave or wish to reheat in the air fryer, place the leftover chicken (without the sauce) and reheat for 3 to 5 minutes at 330 degrees F, air fryer setting. 

WHAT ARE SOME GOOD ITEMS TO SERVE AIR FRYER SWEET FIRE CHICKEN

I love making homemade Chinese Feast at my house. Some of my favorite dishes are:

  • Crab Rangoon
  • Chinese Chicken Fried Rice
  • Copycat Panda Cream Cheese 
  • Wontons
  • Chinese Donuts

SOME HELPFUL PRODUCTS USED IN MAKING THIS RECIPE-

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Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

This is one of my favorite dishes I have done in the air fryer. It is also one of my favorite restaurant meals. At Panda Express, today, I give you my take on Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat Recipe.

Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 325 kcal
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced
  • 1 large orange bell pepper diced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 cup pineapple cubed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Serve With: Sliced scallions, sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. Start by setting up your three breading stations. In one bowl, add your cornstarch. In another bowl, add your egg (beating it), and then in the last bowl, add your flour.

  2. Bread your chicken with flour, egg wash, and then cornstarch. As you coat them place them into the greased air fryer basket.

  3. Spray the chicken with cooking spray, and then air fry for 7-10 minutes at 370 degrees F, air fryer setting, flipping halfway and spraying with cooking spray after you flip.

  4. While the chicken is cooking, in a large skillet, add olive oil, and then add your peppers, onions, and garlic, saute for about 3 minutes, constantly mixing. Then add in the sweet chili sauce and red pepper flakes. Saute until heated through, mix well.

  5. Toss in the chicken, tossing to coat, toss in the pineapples, and mix well.

  6. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 325 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 79mg26%
Sodium 535mg23%
Potassium 495mg14%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 1895IU38%
Vitamin C 86mg104%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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