Description
Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken is a quick and easy version of the classic Asian dish, featuring tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a spicy sauce, all made in an air fryer for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the diced chicken with soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Add the marinated chicken to the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, add the bell pepper, zucchini, and peanuts to the basket.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional peanuts and green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg