Air Fryer Orange Chicken
This recipe for Air Fryer Orange Chicken is an easy way to satisfy your Chinese food craving. The easy homemade sauce is sweet and savory, while the chicken stays nice and crisp from the air fryer. It’s so delicious and every better than take-out!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 437kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- Zest of 1 orange
- Green onions sliced (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium-sized bowl, toss the chicken thigh pieces with cornstarch until fully coated.
- Place the coated chicken in the preheated air fryer basket, making sure to shake off any excess cornstarch.
- Air fry the chicken for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through cooking for even browning.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the orange sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
- Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the prepared orange sauce over the cooked chicken in the mixing bowl. Gently toss to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
- Serve the Air Fryer Orange Chicken over cooked rice.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seed, enjoy!
Notes
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your desired level of spiciness.
Feel free to add additional vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers to the dish for added flavor and nutrition.
Leftover Air Fryer Orange Chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Feel free to add additional vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers to the dish for added flavor and nutrition.
Leftover Air Fryer Orange Chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 929mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 4mg