Appetizers, Lunch

Kung Pao Chicken Totchos

Step 1 of 7

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

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

Step 2 of 7

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.

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

Step 3 of 7

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

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

Step 4 of 7

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

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

Step 5 of 7

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.

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

Step 6 of 7

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

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

Step 7 of 7

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

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

Appetizers, Lunch

Kung Pao Chicken Totchos

Recipe by Sam Ferguson

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