Step 1

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Combine chicken pieces and cornstarch into a bowl and mix until the chicken is just fully coated.

Step 3

Place chicken in the air fryer and cook for 7-9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Then remove from the air fryer.

Step 4

Meanwhile, mix together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 5

Mix together the cornstarch and water in a separate bowl to create a "slurry" then add it to the sweet and sour sauce along with pineapple chunks and red food coloring (if using).

Step 6

Let simmer for one more minute then remove sauce from the heat.

Step 7

Toss chicken and sauce together and serve alongside rice or veggies for a full meal.*