Air Fry
Appetizer
Asian
Kid-Friendly

Kung Pao Chicken Totchos

Kung pao chicken is my favorite takeout dish. This version is even more Americanized, adding tater tots to the tasty mix.

—Sam Ferguson
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Item No. REC4834
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Nuts
  • Contains Dairy
Total Time
45m
Easy
6
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Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots (2-pound/.68kg)
  • 4 grilled chicken breasts (1-pound total), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup gluten-free kung pao sauce
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) bag shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

Utensils needed

  • Air Fry Basket
  • Large Bowl
  • Small Bowl

Instructions

Step 1
In a small bowl, toss the peppers with the canola oil. Place the peppers and tater tots in the air fryer basket.

Step 2
Ensure no wire racks are installed in the oven. Select AIR FRY, set the temperature to 360°F, and set the time to 35 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin preheating.

Step 3
When the unit has preheated, insert the air fryer basket on Level 3. Close the oven door to begin cooking. 

Step 4
Put the chicken, kung pao sauce, 1/2 cup of peanuts, and the water chestnuts in a large bowl, and mix to combine.

Step 5
When there are 10 minutes remining, remove the basket from the oven. Scoop the chicken mixture over the tots and peppers evenly. Sprinkle the cheese over the top.

Step 6
Place the basket back in the oven on Level 3, then close the oven door to resume cooking.

Step 7
When cooking is complete, remove the basket from the oven. Garnish with the remaining peanuts and the scallions.