Air-Fryer Sesame Chicken

Air-Fryer Sesame Chicken

This Sesame Chicken Recipe is perfect for the air fryer. It is crispy on the outside and so tender and juicy on the inside with the perfect sauce. Who needs take out? The Air Fryer Sesame Chicken Recipe below can be made in less than thirty minutes, that is quicker than you could order take out and have it delivered. Above all, you can make it your way, with less fat, calories and no MSG.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 23 minutes

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 580 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 - chicken breast
  • 1 cup - flour
  • ½ cup - cornstarch
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 tablespoons - seasoning blend
  • 2 tablespoons - hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons - soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons - white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp - sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp - garlic
  • 1 tsp - chili oil
  • 3 tablespoons - brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons - sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan on medium heat, combine all the sauce ingredients and stir. Bring to boil then set heat to warm. Set aside until chicken is cooked.
  2. In bowl, mix the natures seasoning, flour and cornstarch. Toss the chicken cubes until fully coated.
  3. Dredge the chicken through the beaten eggs and then coat back into the flour. Repeat until all cubes are battered.
  4. Place cubes in the oiled air fryer basket. Spray chicken with oil and cook on 380 for 8 minutes.
  5. Remove cooked chicken and toss in the sesame sauce. Serve with rice.

Nutrition

Energy: 580 kcal | Total Fat: 19 g | Saturated: 4 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 1 g | Cholesterol: 161 mg | Total Carbs: 77 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 17 g | Proteins: 24 g | Sodium: 918 mg | Polyunsaturated: 6 g | Monounsaturated: 8 g

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