Cheesy, Crispy, Delicious

If you’ve ever found yourself torn between ordering General Tso’s Chicken or indulging in crispy, cheesy rice balls, this recipe delivers the best of both worlds. These General Tso Chicken Crispy Rice Balls are crunchy on the outside, rich and gooey on the inside, and packed with all the bold flavor of your favorite takeout dish. Made easy with InnovAsian’s General Tso’s Chicken and Sticky White Rice, they’re the perfect appetizer, game day snack, or late-night craving cure.

Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe

• Uses frozen favorites for easy prep without sacrificing flavor
• Golden, crispy crust with a melty mozzarella center
• The perfect mix of sweet, spicy, creamy, and savory
• Pairs beautifully with a tangy-sweet chili dipping sauce
• Crowd-pleasing and perfect for parties or potlucks

Ingredients You’ll Need

General Tso’s Chicken
Sticky White Rice
Mozzarella cheese, cubed
Green onion, sliced
Canola oil, for frying

Egg Wash
Large eggs
Water

Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Panko breadcrumbs
Sesame seeds
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Salt

Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce
Japanese mayonnaise
Sweet chili sauce
Water

How to Make General Tso Chicken Crispy Rice Balls

Prepare the Chicken
Air fry the InnovAsian General Tso’s Chicken according to the package instructions. While the chicken cooks, warm the included sweet and spicy Asian-style BBQ sauce in the microwave using 10-second intervals until heated through.

Cook the Rice
Follow the instructions on the InnovAsian Sticky White Rice box. Once cooked, let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes so it’s easier to handle.

Make the Egg Wash and Breadcrumbs
Whisk together the eggs and water for the egg wash. In a separate bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with sesame seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.

Mix and Form the Rice Balls
Chop the cooked General Tso’s Chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add it to a large bowl with the cooked rice, cubed mozzarella, green onion, and the warmed sauce. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
Using your hands, form the mixture into firm balls slightly larger than a golf ball, pressing to ensure they hold their shape.

Bread the Rice Balls
Dip each rice ball into the egg wash, then into the seasoned breadcrumbs. Repeat by dipping once more into the egg wash and finishing with a final dredge in the breadcrumbs. Press gently so the coating sticks.

Fry Until Golden
Heat a pot of canola oil to 350°F. Working in batches, fry the rice balls for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Make the Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce
In a small bowl, stir together the Japanese mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and water until smooth and creamy.

Serve and Enjoy
Serve your crispy rice balls hot with a generous side of the creamy sweet chili sauce for dipping. Get ready to savor the crunch, the cheese pull, and that sweet heat in every bite.

Storage and Reheating

Store any leftover rice balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them in a preheated oven or air fryer at 375°F for 6 to 8 minutes, or until hot and crispy again. Avoid microwaving to preserve the crunch.

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General Tso’s Chicken Crispy Rice Balls

If you’re craving something crispy, cheesy, and wildly addictive, these General Tso’s Chicken Crispy Rice Balls are about to become your new obsession. Inspired by your favorite takeout dish and made easy with InnovAsian’s heat-and-serve chicken and sticky white rice, each bite is packed with gooey mozzarella, scallions, and that sweet-and-spicy General Tso’s sauce we all know and love. Golden and crunchy on the outside, rich and savory on the inside, these rice balls are everything you didn’t know you needed. Serve them with a creamy sweet chili dip and watch them disappear before they even hit the table.

Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch

Cuisine American, Asian

Keyword chicken, general tso, rice balls

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Author kingcooks

Ingredients

• 1 18oz box of InnovAsian General Tso’s Chicken
• 1 18oz box of InnovAsian Sticky White Rice
• 1 cups mozzarella cheese cubbed
• 1/4 cup green onion sliced
• Canola oil for frying

Egg Wash

• 2 large

  eggs


• 2 tbsp water

Seasoned Breadcrumbs

• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt

Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce

• 1 cup Japanese mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp water

Instructions

General Tso’s Chicken

• Arrange the prepared chicken pieces in the air fryer tray or basket and follow the cooking instructions included in the packaging.
• While those cook, grab the sweet and spicy asian-style bbq sauce and empty it into a microwave-safe container. Microwave in 10 second intervals until warm.

Sticky White Rice

• Prepare the sticky white rice by following the packaged instructions. Once cooked set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.

Egg Wash

• Whisk together all ingredients listed under “Egg Wash” and set aside.

Seasoned Breadcrumbs

• Mix together all ingredients listed under “Seasoned Breadcrumbs” and set aside.

Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce

• In a small bowl mix together all ingredients listed under “Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce” and set aside once combined.

Assemble

• Heat a pot of canola oil to 350F.
• Now that the general tso’s chicken is cooked, cut into bite sized pieces and to a large bowl with the cooked sticky white rice, green onion, cubbed mozzarella cheese and finally, the warmed sweet and spicy asian-style bbq sauce.
• Mix thoroughly to combine. Then, with your hands, form into balls slightly larger than a golf ball. Press firmly to assure the balls stick together.
• Once formed, dip into the egg wash then into the seasoned breadcrumbs, back into the egg wash and then a final dredging in the seasoned breadcrumbs. Again pressing firmly so the coating adheres.
• Working in batches, add the balls to the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown and crispy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
• Once cooked serve immediately with a side of the creamy sweet chili sauce and enjoy!