General Tso's Pork (Crispy Air Fryer Recipe)
Description
Crispy air fryer pork tenderloin tossed in a sweet, spicy homemade General Tso's sauce with green beans and carrots. A takeout favorite made at home in about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Crispy pork
- 1 ¼ pounds pork tenderloin, silver skin removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- ⅓ to ½ cup cornstarch
General Tso's sauce
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup water, or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Vegetables and serving
- 12 ounces French green beans, frozen or fresh
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 4 cups cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the pork dry. Toss with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and the white pepper; let sit 10 minutes.
- Whisk the 3 tablespoons soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, brown sugar, water, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Toss the pork with ⅓ cup cornstarch until coated, adding more if needed. Let sit 5 minutes, then shake off excess.
- Spray the basket. Arrange the pork in a single layer, working in batches. Spray the tops well. Air fry 8 to 10 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and the pork reaches 145°F.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds. Add the green beans and carrots; cook 3 to 4 minutes until the beans are hot.
- Stir the sauce, pour it into the skillet, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes until thick and glossy. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil.
- Add the crispy pork and toss to coat. Serve immediately over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Shortcut: Replace the homemade sauce with ½ cup store-bought General Tso's stir fry sauce.
- Air fryer sizes vary: Smaller baskets will need two or three batches. Check the pork at 8 minutes.
- Leftovers: Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 38gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 818mgPotassium: 1008mgFiber: 5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 6070IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 3mg