Air Fryer Orange Chicken
Crispy, tangy, and totally crave-worthy, this air fryer orange chicken rivals your favorite takeout. It's a weeknight winner the whole family will love.
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Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- Cooking Spray
For the Orange Sauce
- 1/3 cup Orange Juice
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp Water
- Sesame Seeds, for garnish
- Sliced Green Onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces in cornstarch until fully coated, then dip each piece into beaten eggs, and back into cornstarch for a second coat.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the basket, making sure pieces don't overlap. Spray generously with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 12 to 14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is golden and crispy on all sides.
- While the chicken cooks, combine orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Transfer the crispy chicken to a large bowl, pour the orange sauce over it, and toss until every piece is evenly coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve over rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 17g
Cost: $10