AIR FRYER KUNG PAO CHICKEN

Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken — There’s a new way to fry your favorite fried foods without the mess and hassle of frying with oil. We’re talking about Air Fryers! So, today, forget about getting Chinese Take-Out. Today you make this delicious dish right in your air fryer!

Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken, one of the tastiest dishes, is now prepared with the air fryer’s help. Golden fried chicken crisped up with a delicious homemade Kung Pao Sauce, better than any Chinese Food Restaurant.

Usually, this popular Chinese chicken dish is a stir fry dish, but we used the air fryer today to prepare this fantastic Kung Pao Chicken dish. Served with a healthy serving of fresh vegetables, it’s incredible and such a healthy alternative to Chinese take-out.

What Is Kung Pao Chicken?
Kung Pao Chicken is one of the most popular dishes in Chinese Food Restaurants; it is Chinese-American. The dishes’ roots are from Sichuan. Thanks to the locally grown Sichuan pepper, Kung Pao chicken is one of Sichuan’s most popular cuisines.

The core ingredients are diced chicken and served with a traditional Kung Pao Sauce.

What’s in Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken?
Today, we swapped out the traditional boneless and skinless chicken breast for chicken thighs since they do amazingly in the air fryer. I added some red pepper, zucchini for some fresh flavors, and chili pods to get some heat that the dish is famous for. And topped off the plate with traditional scallions and dry roasted peanuts, which brought the entire dish together.

What Do You Serve It With?
One of the things I love about this Air Fryer Kung Pao Chicken is its protein and vegetables.

Serve it with traditional Chinese Side Dishes, such as steamed rice or brown basmati if preferred! It makes for a great and easy complete meal! Even a garden salad will work here!

How To Make Trader Joe’s Frozen Kung Pao Chicken In The Air Fryer!
A very common question I get asked with this recipe is how to make Trader Joe’s Frozen Kung Pao Chicken In The Air Fryer. Here is how to make it perfectly every single time!

1. Place the frozen chicken into the air fryer basket, a single layer, you will cook the vegetables later. But, while the chicken is air frying, add your sauce to a bowl of hot water.
2. Set the temperature to 380 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 7 minutes.
3. Add the vegetables, and air fry for another 4 to 7 minutes, at 380 degrees F, air fryer setting, or until the dish is cooked through.
4. Check the internal temperature of the chicken, which should be 165 degrees F, before removing it.
5. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a large bowl, and toss with the sauce and peanuts.
6. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

About Time 

Amount Per Serving

• Fat 27g
  • Saturated Fat 6g
  • Trans Fat 1g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 11g
• Cholesterol 111mg
• Sodium 1321mg
• Potassium 647mg
• Carbohydrates 22g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 11g
• Protein 24g
• Vitamin A 2257IU
• Vitamin C 65mg
• Calcium 48mg
• Iron 2mg

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