Air Fryer Orange Chicken
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5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
336 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Chinese-American Fussion
Air Fryer Orange Chicken
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The best, crispy air fryer orange chicken recipe with the perfect aromatic sauce. A healthier alternative to classic orange chicken.
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Ingredients
- 750 g (1lb) chicken thigh skinless, boneless
- 1 egg white
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- 2 cups cornstarch
- salt pinch
For the orange sauce
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup orange juice fresh
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 4 garlic crushed/minced, cloves
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and add to a medium bowl.
- Add the soy sauce, egg white, ginger and garlic and mix well. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
- Combine the cornstarch and a pinch of salt in another bowl then coat the chicken in the cornstarch mixture.
- Grease the basket of an air fryer then add the chicken in a single layer. Spray with oil spray.
- Air fry the chicken for 15 minutes at 200°C/400°F until crisp and golden, flipping over halfway through cooking.
- To make the sauce, whisk together all the orange sauce ingredients then transfer to a large frying pan set over medium heat.
- Cook until the sauce is thick and glossy then add the crisp chicken and stir fry for a minute or two until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
- Serve with your side dishes of choice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
178mg
(59%)
Sodium
1494mg
(62%)
Potassium
605mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
114IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1494mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 114IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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