Easy Air Fryer Orange Chicken
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A healthier, crispy take on the classic takeout favorite, featuring tender chicken breast pieces coated in a sweet and tangy orange glaze. Using an air fryer achieves a satisfying crunch without the need for deep frying.
- Time
- 35 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop and air fryer
- Good for
- Lunch or dinner
- Cuisine
- East Asian
- Contains
- Gluten, sesame, eggs, and soy
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
Chicken and Coating
- 65 g
- 100 g
- 65 g
- 3 g
- 1 g
Orange Sauce
- 185 g
- 6 g
- 45 g
- 85 g
- 30 g
- 6 g
- 2 g
- 5 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.28 kg before cooking, which is about 320 g per serving.
Steps
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200 °C) (200°C (400 °F)).
In three separate shallow bowls, set up your dredging station: one with flour, salt, and pepper; one with the beaten eggs; and one with 1/4 cup of cornstarch.
Dredge the chicken pieces first in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg, and finally coat thoroughly in the cornstarch.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching for maximum crispiness. You may need to work in batches.
Air fry the chicken at 400°F (200 °C) (200°C (400 °F)) for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74 °C).
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Whisk this into the simmering sauce.
Continue to cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Once the chicken is finished, transfer the crispy pieces to a large bowl. Pour the warm orange sauce over the chicken and toss gently until every piece is well-coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra spice, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce while it simmers. To ensure the chicken stays crispy, do not toss with the sauce until right before serving.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 463
- Protein
- 45 g
- Carbs
- 51 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
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