Air Fryer Orange Chicken
This air fryer orange chicken rivals any Chinese takeout- just ask my family! Crispy chicken bites are tossed through the most incredible orange sauce. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 274kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Orange chicken sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
- 1 large orange juiced and zested
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 190C/375F.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces, salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Let it marinate for 5-10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch. Dip each piece of chicken in the flour mix until well coated.
- Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray generously with oil. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the orange sauce. In a saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the soy sauce, orange marmalade, orange juice, orange zest, hot sauce, and white vinegar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring continuously. Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional minute or two until it thickens.
- Once the chicken is cooked, transfer the cooked chicken pieces to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared orange sauce over the chicken. Gently toss the chicken until completely coated.
Video
Notes
TO STORE. Pack the leftover sauce-covered chicken in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
TO FREEZE. After it cools, store the orange chicken in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months. Let the leftovers thaw in the fridge before reheating.
TO REHEAT. You can quickly reheat leftover orange chicken in the microwave or toss it in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1375mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg | NET CARBS: 29g