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Crispy Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Air fryer orange chicken is made lighter without the deep frying of takeout! Crispy chicken tossed in the BEST orange sauce is a dinner idea the whole family will love.

Prep Time
13 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 279 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into small cubes
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the orange sauce:
  • ⅔ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • ½ tablespoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon orange zest freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch + 2 tablespoons water mixed together before adding in.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, add the egg, cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper and whisk together.
  2. Add in the cubed chicken and stir to coat the meat.
  3. Preheat the air fryer at 350° F
  4. Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket leaving a little space in between each piece for even cooking. Cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Spray the chicken with a little vegetable oil to crisp the outside even more and cook for 4 minutes.
  6. Then shake the basket and cook for an additional 4 minutes until no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken and place in a large bowl.
  7. While the chicken is cooking, add the sauce ingredients (except the sesame oil) to a small pot and bring to a slow boil over medium heat and then simmer over low heat until it thickens.
  8. Pour the sauce over the chicken, add the sesame oil for extra flavor and toss to coat well.
  9. Serve over white rice with a favorite vegetable.

Notes

  • Swap the hot sauce for sriracha sauce or a ¼ -½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes. add more or less heat as desired.
  • Use freshly squeezed orange juice for best flavor. You can swap it for bottled orange juice or juice make from frozen concentrate.
  • Swap the honey for raw cane sugar.
  • Serve with broccoli, zucchini, green beans or snow peas.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 652mg (27%) Potassium 549mg (16%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 312IU (6%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 652mg 27%
Potassium 549mg 12%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 312IU 6%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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