Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Air Fryer Orange Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    8

Experience the vibrant flavors of citrus and savory spices with our Air Fryer Orange Chicken. This modern take on a classic delivers crispy, succulent chicken coated in a tangy orange glaze, ready in mere minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend meal.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    14 g
  • Cholesterol
    81 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    31 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    1121 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat a 5.3-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) if recommended by the manufacturer. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. (2 minutes)

02

Step

Place chicken in a mixing bowl. Place 1 1/2 teaspoons of the arrowroot powder in a small bowl and set aside for later. Sprinkle remaining arrowroot powder over chicken and toss until evenly coated. Spray lightly with cooking spray and place in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Air-fry for 6 to 8 minutes. Stir, and air-fry for 4 more minutes. (12 minutes)

04

Step

While the chicken is cooking, combine orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, fish sauce, and Sriracha in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. (8 minutes)

05

Step

Add water to the reserved arrowroot powder and stir until there are no lumps. Slowly pour into the saucepan, stirring rapidly to avoid lumps. When the mixture thickens, remove from the heat. (3 minutes)

06

Step

Remove chicken from the air fryer and combine with sauce. (1 minute)

For extra crispy chicken, ensure the pieces are evenly spaced in the air fryer basket and not overcrowded.
Adjust the amount of Sriracha to your preference for spiciness.
Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 2 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Rosalinda Nitzsche

    The orange flavor is so bright and refreshing. Will definitely make this again!

  • Brooklyn Schusterschaefer

    I love that this is a healthier alternative to traditional orange chicken.

  • Jaylen Russel

    The sauce thickened up perfectly! Thanks for the detailed instructions.

  • Genevieve Walker

    My air fryer cooks a little faster, so I adjusted the cooking time accordingly.

  • Foster Thiel

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So quick and easy, and the kids love it.

  • Theodore Prosacco

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for an extra kick.

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