Air Fryer Orange Chicken

My family absolutely loves this air fryer orange chicken - it has crispy chicken coated in a simple orange sauce that is loaded with flavor. No one asks for Panda Express anymore - they beg me for this easy air fryer recipe instead.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 428kcal

Ingredients

Chicken

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
1 cup corn starch
1 pinch black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon sage
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Orange Sauce

1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 cloves garlic or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/4 cup green onions chopped
2 teaspoons orange zest

Instructions

In a large Ziplock bag, mix 1 cup cornstarch, black pepper, ginger, nutmeg, thyme, sage, and paprika. Seal and shake up to mix.
Cut the chicken into 1" cubes and add to the bag of corn starch, seal and toss chicken until all the pieces are well coated. Remove chicken from bag, making sure to remove any excess cornstarch
Place in your air fryer and cook according to the manual that comes with your air fryer. I set mine at 390°F for 24 minutes, tossing the chicken halfway through. Make sure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Make the sauce while the chicken is cooking.
Whisk together 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and set aside.
In a pan over medium heat, whisk together orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Simmer for 3 minutes.
Whisk in cornstarch slurry, cooking for 5 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in the green onions and orange zest.
Toss cooked chicken into the sauce and serve.

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