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Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Easy Air Fryer Orange Chicken Recipe for Quick Dinner Delight

This Air Fryer Orange Chicken recipe combines savory chicken with a tangy orange sauce for a delightful and quick meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 558

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken thigh, boneless & skinless, cut into 2" pieces
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 cup potato starch
  • neutral oil spray (recommended: avocado oil)
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (recommended: avocado oil)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil, optional

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Pan or Wok

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the chicken thigh pieces in a bowl with salt, white pepper, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, grated garlic & ginger, sesame oil and egg white. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine light soy sauce, orange juice, orange zest, chicken stock, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix until dissolved and set aside.
  3. Line a small baking sheet or plate with potato starch. Lightly coat chicken pieces in potato starch, shaking off excess.
  4. Spray the air fryer tray with cooking spray and lay chicken down in a single layer. Spray the top of the chicken and air fry at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  5. Flip the chicken pieces, spray the other side, and air fry again at 400°F for 8 minutes or until chicken is crispy and reads 165°F.
Sauce & Completion
  1. In a large pan or wok over high heat, add 2 tbsp of neutral oil and sauté garlic and ginger for 15 seconds. Add the sauce and stir until thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Add vinegar and mix through.
  2. Add back the chicken and toss to combine. Finish with a teaspoon of sesame oil. Serve with rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSodium: 1034mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be easily customized with vegetables. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.

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