Air Fryer PF Chang’s Spicy Chicken Copycat Recipe
Description
Make your favorite PF Chang’s Spicy Chicken at home with this easy air fryer copycat recipe! Crispy, tender chicken tossed in a bold, spicy sauce – perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner that's better than takeout!
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce, adjust based on spice preference
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water, cornstarch slurry
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Dip the chicken in the beaten egg, then coat with cornstarch.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or lightly brush it with oil.
- Place the chicken pieces in the basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, vinegar, soy sauce, chili sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the air-fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 14gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 532mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg