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Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Crispy Air Fryer Orange Chicken for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Discover the crispy delight of Air Fryer Orange Chicken, a quick and healthier takeout-inspired dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil cooking spray
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar reduce for lighter taste
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves minced garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil or substitute oil
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons sliced scallions
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds optional

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Beat the eggs in a bowl, then dip each piece of chicken into the eggs before coating with flour and cornstarch.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray basket with olive oil and arrange chicken in a single layer. Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. In a saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes until thick.
  5. Once chicken is cooked, toss it with the sauce in a bowl until well-coated.
  6. Serve over rice or quinoa and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after tossing with sauce. Letting it sit may soften the crispy coating.

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