Air Fryer Banquet Sweet & Sour Chicken

Air Fryer Banquet Sweet & Sour Chicken

Cooking Banquet Sweet & Sour Chicken in the air fryer ensures crispy, golden-brown breaded chicken while keeping the sweet and tangy sauce warm and flavorful. The rice and vegetables heat evenly, making this a quick and delicious meal without using an oven or microwave.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Crispy, golden-brown breaded chicken without deep frying

• Warm, tangy sweet & sour sauce evenly heated

• No oven or microwave required—just a quick and easy air fryer method

• Perfectly heated rice and vegetables for a complete meal

Ingredients

• 1 Banquet Sweet & Sour Chicken Meal (frozen)

• Cooking spray or parchment liner (to prevent sticking)

Optional Add-Ons & Extras:

• Sesame seeds or chopped green onions for garnish

• Soy sauce or teriyaki sauce for extra flavor

• Red pepper flakes or sriracha for added heat

• Extra sweet & sour sauce for a bolder taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Air Fryer

Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for about 3-5 minutes. Preheating ensures the chicken and sides cook evenly.

Step 2: Prepare the Frozen Meal

1. Remove the meal from the box and plastic film, keeping the food inside its tray.

2. Separate the breaded chicken from the rice and vegetables to ensure even cooking. Place the chicken directly in the air fryer basket.

3. Cover the rice and vegetables with foil to prevent them from overcooking or drying out.

Step 3: Air Fry the Chicken & Sides

• Chicken Only: Cook at 375°F for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crisping.

• Sides: After 6 minutes of cooking, place the rice and vegetables in the air fryer on a small air fryer-safe dish and continue cooking for another 4-6 minutes until fully heated.

• Sauce Option: Heat the sweet & sour sauce by placing the sauce packet in warm water while the meal cooks.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy

• Carefully remove the chicken and sides from the air fryer and let them cool for 1-2 minutes before eating.

• Drizzle the warm sweet & sour sauce over the crispy chicken and serve immediately.

How to Serve This Sweet & Sour Chicken Meal

• Classic Asian-Style Plate: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

• Extra Flavor: Drizzle with soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.

• Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or sriracha.

Pro Tips for Best Results

• Flip the chicken halfway through cooking for even crisping.

• Cover the rice and vegetables with foil so they don’t overcook before the chicken is done.

• For extra saucy chicken, toss the breaded pieces in additional sweet & sour sauce before serving.

• Want more crunch? Cook the chicken at 400°F for the last 2 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving, Based on Package Data)

• Calories: 400

• Protein: 14g

• Carbohydrates: 58g

• Fat: 12g

• Sodium: 900mg

• Fiber: 3g

Crispy Banquet Sweet & Sour Chicken made in the air fryer! No microwave needed—just a crunchy, flavorful, and perfectly air-fried sweet & sour meal in minutes.