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Melanie Mendelson from melaniecooks.com holds an air fryer basket filled with frozen General Tso’s chicken pieces, arranged in a single layer.
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Frozen General Tso’s Chicken In The Air Fryer

This frozen General Tso’s chicken is a quick and easy alternative to takeout! Cooked directly from frozen in the air fryer, it gets perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. With a sweet and spicy sauce coating, this dish will be a family favorite in no time!
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs, Chinese takeout at home, frozen General Tso’s chicken, quick dinner
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Diet: Can be adapted to gluten-free (check chicken and sauce ingredients)
Servings: 4
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Frozen General Tso’s Chicken any brand
  • Hot water for defrosting sauce packet

Instructions

  • Open the package of frozen General Tso’s chicken and remove the sauce packet.
  • Place the frozen chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook at 400°F for 9 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, fill a bowl with hot tap water and submerge the sauce packet to defrost.
  • Once the air fryer timer goes off, check the chicken to ensure it's crispy and hot inside. If needed, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Toss the crispy chicken with the defrosted sauce until evenly coated.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cooking time may vary depending on the air fryer model. Make sure the chicken is hot all the way through before serving.