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Air Fryer Orange Chicken Recipe

Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Air fryer orange chicken is a healthier version of a well-loved Chinese takeout. Crispy boneless chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce makes for a perfect meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American-Chinese, Chinese
Keyword: Air Fryer Orange Chicken
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: None
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 140kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Pan
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Oil Sprayer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1.8 ounces cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup orange juice
  • 0.35 ounces orange zest, minced or grated
  • 0.35 grams ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • Salad, for serving
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Instructions 

  • Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
    Cut Chicken Breasts
  • Season the chicken with cornstarch, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
    Chicken With Cornstarch
  • Preheat the air fryer for about 5 minutes. Spray a little oil on the air fryer basket.
    Place the chicken pieces in the basket. Spray the chicken with cooking oil. Air-fry them at 400 degrees F for 6 minutes.
    Spray The Chicken With Cooking Oil
  • After 6 minutes, take the chicken out of the air fryer and set it aside.
    Chicken Out Of The Air Fryer
  • Melt some butter in a heated pan.
    Butter In Heated Pan
  • Once the butter is melted, add the minced ginger and stir until fragrant. Pour in the orange juice and stir well.
    Butter Is Melted
  • Season the mixture with sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and oyster sauce. Continue stirring on low heat. Add the orange zest and give the sauce a good stir.
    Add The Orange
  • Add the fried chicken to the pan and stir for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Cut the heat and remove the chicken from the pan.
    Add The Fried Chicken
  • Garnish the chicken with some cilantro and serve it alongside your favorite salad.
    Place Your Orange Chicken

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Notes

  • The total time is for making 4 servings of orange chicken.
  • The best way to store leftovers is to put them in an airtight food container and refrigerate them. Your orange chicken will last for about 3 days.
  • You can also freeze the leftovers, but remember to keep the chicken and the sauce in separate containers. The frozen chicken and orange sauce lasts for about 3 months.
  • To reheat the chicken, air fry it for 4 minutes at 400 degrees F. Remember to line the basket with parchment paper.
  • For frozen chicken, transfer both the chicken and sauce to the fridge and let them thaw overnight first. Then, reheat them as instructed above.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg