Air Fryer Orange Chicken

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

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 305kcal

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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