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Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Delicious, easy orange chicken that tastes like takeout but healthier than deep-fried!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 403 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • ½ teaspoon grated ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • cooking spray
  • sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Place the flour in a separate bowl. Dip each piece of chicken into the flour, shaking off any excess. Add salt and pepper to your liking.
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  3. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't overlap. You may need to cook the chicken in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
  4. Spray the top of the chicken pieces with cooking spray to help them crisp up. Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  5. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, orange zest, rice vinegar, cornstarch, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a plate and set aside.
  7. Pour the orange sauce mixture into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Add the cooked chicken to the saucepan and toss until the chicken is well coated with the orange sauce.
  9. Transfer the coated chicken back to the air fryer basket and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to further caramelize.
  10. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and garnish with sliced green onions.
  11. Serve the Air Fryer Orange Chicken over steamed rice and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 403kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 640mg (27%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 403

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 403kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 640mg 27%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.