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Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Crispy Air Fryer Orange Chicken You'll Crave Every Time

This Air Fryer Orange Chicken recipe transforms a takeout favorite into a guilt-free, crispy delight, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Skinless, boneless
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free alternatives can be used
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can be substituted
  • as needed Olive Oil Cooking Spray Or any neutral oil spray
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice Fresh-squeezed recommended
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with your favorite sweetener
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce/Tamari
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar as an alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil Regular sesame oil can be used
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Scallions Sliced, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken by cutting chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces, season with kosher salt and black pepper, dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with cornstarch.
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the chicken pieces in the basket in a single layer, spray with olive oil, and air fry for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
  3. Make the Sauce by combining orange juice, light brown sugar, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  4. Once the chicken is crispy and the sauce is thickened, toss the chicken in the sauce to coat.
  5. Serve garnished with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding more chili flakes or using different juice variations to suit your preferences.

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