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Air Fryer Orange Chicken
This Air fryer orange chicken is just as good as takeout. It's packed with flavor and ready in 15 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 308 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound (450g) chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
- ⅓ cup (42g) all purpose flour
- 1 egg large beaten
- 2 cups (240g) snap peas or other veggie, for serving
For the Orange Sauce
- ½ cup (120ml) orange juice
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional and to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the beaten egg and then into the flour. Then put the chicken pieces in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through until golden brown and fully cooked.
- While the chicken is cooking, mix the sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Once the chicken is done, add it to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, and serve with steamed snap peas and white rice.
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Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice. It gives the best flavor. Bottled juice works too.
- Ensure all chicken pieces are about the same size for even cooking.
- Dry the chicken pieces with a paper towel before coating them with the egg and flour to help the coating stick better.
- Make sure the air fryer is fully preheated before placing them in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C before serving.
- Let the sauce sit for a few minutes after cooking to thicken slightly before adding to the chicken.
- Store - Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days
- There are 5 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
308kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
444mg
(19%)
Potassium
670mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
609IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 609IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.