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Air Fryer Mongolian Chicken Recipe

Tired of dry air-fried chicken? Give our air fryer Mongolian chicken recipe a try and you will find yourself making the dish again and again.
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 33 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Mongolian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 493 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (15)

  • 22 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs cubed
  • 16 oz cooked egg noodles
  • 8 oz broccoli florets
  • 2 1/2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup scallion
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 5 dried chilies
  • 1 tsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 fl oz water
  • 1 tsp paprika divided
  • 1 tsp brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Coat 22 oz chicken thighs with 1 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp paprika. Set aside.

2

Line the air fryer basket with foil and arrange the chicken in a single layer. Cook at 400℉ for 20 minutes.

3

Make the sauce: in a small bowl, combine 1/2 tsp paprika, 2 tsp cornstarch, 2 fl oz water, 1 tsp brown sugar, 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp hoisin sauce, and 1/2 tbsp sesame oil. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.

4

Bring a pan of water to a boil. Boil 8 oz broccoli florets for 2 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a bowl of cold water and ice.

5

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp garlic. Sauté the spice for 30 seconds and add the prepared sauce to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds and turn off the heat.

6

Add the air-fried chicken to the skillet. Gently stir to coat the sauce over the chicken.

7

Sprinkle 1/4 cup scallion and 5 dried chilies.

8

Serve the Mongolian chicken over 16 oz cooked egg noodles and boiled broccoli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 493kcal | Fat 18g | Saturated Fat 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat 4g | Monounsaturated Fat 9g | Cholesterol 179mg | Sodium 585mg | Potassium 654mg | Carbohydrate 43g | Fiber 4g | Sugar 3g | Protein 39g | Vitamin A 845IU | Vitamin C 52mg | Calcium 65mg | Iron 3mg