🍽️ Air Fryer Cashew Chicken
Crunchy cashews and tender, flavorful chicken – this air fryer cashew chicken is a quick and delicious meal! 🥢✨
⏳ Duration:
⏱️ Prep Time: 40 mins
⏱️ Cook Time: 10 mins
🍽️ Servings: 4
🔥 Calories: 271 kcal per serving
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken (thigh or breast, ~500g) 🐔
- 1 tsp olive oil 🫒
- 2 tbsp minced garlic 🧄
- 1/4 cup steamed carrots, diced 🥕
- 2 tbsp scallions, chopped 🌱
- 1/3 cup roasted cashew halves 🥜
For the Marinade:
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp cornstarch
👨🍳 Instructions:
🔹 1. Prepare the Marinade:
👉 In a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, and cornstarch until well combined.
🔹 2. Marinate the Chicken:
👉 Place the chicken pieces in a Ziploc bag with 2/3 of the marinade and mix well.
👉 Let it marinate for 30 minutes (refrigerate if marinating longer).
🔹 3. Preheat & Prep the Air Fryer:
👉 Line the fryer basket with a grill mat or lightly greased aluminum foil.
🔹 4. Cook the Chicken:
👉 Spread the chicken evenly in the air fryer basket.
👉 Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown.
🔹 5. Prepare the Sauce:
👉 While the chicken cooks, sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
👉 Add the remaining 1/3 of the marinade and stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
🔹 6. Toss & Serve:
👉 Add the cooked chicken, carrots, and cashews to the wok.
👉 Stir well to coat everything in the sauce.
👉 Garnish with scallions and serve hot!
💡 Tips & Variations:
✅ Swap cashews for almonds for a twist!
✅ For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes 🌶️🔥
✅ Serve with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option!
🥣 Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 29g
- Fat: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1228mg
😋 Sweet, savory, and oh-so-crispy—this cashew chicken is a must-try! 🍗🥜✨