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Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken

Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken with a Healthy Twist

This Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Chicken is a guilt-free version of your favorite takeaway, combining crispy chicken with a tangy-sweet sauce for a family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 500 grams Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Tender and juicy
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour Provides crispiness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Aromatic flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Fresh juice is best
  • 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Key tanginess
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Balances flavors
  • 1/4 cup Tomato Ketchup Enriches flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Elevates umami
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Chopped
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Fresh or canned
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Used for sautéing

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • wok
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornflour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until coated.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and air fry the chicken for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  3. Chop the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a wok, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped vegetables for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  5. Combine pineapple juice, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce in the wok and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Mix cornflour with water to create a slurry and gradually add to the sauce, stirring until thickened.
  7. Add the air-fried chicken, sautéed vegetables, and pineapple chunks into the sauce and mix well.
  8. Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the air fryer and customize with your choice of vegetables.

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