Air Fryer Orange Chicken

cooked air fryer orange chicken on a plate

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5 from 2 votes

This easy orange chicken recipe is made in the air fryer or skillet.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Katie G.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1" cubes
1 large egg beaten with a splash of water
1/2 cup cornstarch

For the Orange Sauce:

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

For the Chicken:

Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and set it aside.
Place the beaten egg in a large bowl and the cornstarch in another large bowl.
Dip the chicken, a few pieces at a time, into the egg followed by the cornstarch.
Then, place the breaded chicken in the air fryer and cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-14 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit on an instant read thermometer.
Allow the chicken to cool for 5 minutes before saucing-- this will help prevent it from getting soggy.

For the Orange Sauce (prepare while the chicken is frying):

Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Allow the sauce to thicken until it can coat the back of a spoon- about 2 minutes of simmering. Set aside to cool for at least five minutes before adding to the chicken.
Once the chicken and sauce have cooled slightly, add them both to a large bowl and toss to combine. Garnish with green onion, parsley, and/or sesame seeds. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

SKILLET COOKING METHOD:

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can easily fry these in a skillet. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken on the skillet and brown on both sides until cooked through. Prepare the sauce in a saucepan and then add the sauce to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until coated.

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