Air Fryer Orange Chicken
A quick and healthier twist on classic orange chicken, made in the air fryer for a crispy exterior and tender meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken pieces in the sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken from the marinade and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Serve hot with the remaining marinade drizzled on top.
Notes
For extra crispiness, don’t overload the air fryer basket. Use leftover marinade as a drizzle after cooking, ensuring it is thoroughly cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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