Air Fryer Panda Express Sweet Fire Chicken Copycat
Description
Crispy air-fried chicken tossed with bell peppers, onion, pineapple, and a sweet-and-spicy chili sauce, just like Panda Express, without the deep fryer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, adjusted to taste
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or well-drained canned
- To serve: sliced scallions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season it with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: flour, beaten egg, and cornstarch.
- Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then egg, then cornstarch. Arrange the pieces in a single layer in the greased air fryer basket.
- Spray the chicken with cooking spray. Air fry at 370°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping and spraying halfway through, until golden and 165°F inside. Work in batches if needed.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the peppers, onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the sweet chili sauce and red pepper flakes and heat through.
- Add the chicken and pineapple and toss to coat. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 3 shallow bowls
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 632mgPotassium: 515mgFiber: 3gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 1899IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg