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Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Skip the takeout and make this easy Air Fryer Orange Chicken at home! Crispy chicken bites are tossed in a homemade sweet and tangy orange sauce for a family-friendly dinner packed with flavor. Serve with brown rice and steamed broccoli for an easy weeknight meal.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb. chicken breasts or thighs (cubed in 1 ½” bites)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
  • ¾ cup orange juice (no sugar added)
  • 1 tsp. orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 2 tsp. jarred minced garlic
  • ½ tsp. ground ginger
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch

Optional toppings:

  • toasted sesame oil
  • sliced green onions
  • roasted sesame seeds
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Add the chicken, flour, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Toss until evenly coated. Add the olive oil and toss again.
  • the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Cook in batches if needed. The chicken is done when golden and fully cooked.
  • While the chicken cooks, add the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and honey to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Pour the sauce into a skillet and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 3–5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 1 tsp. cold water until smooth. Stir it into the sauce and cook for 1–2 more minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
  • Place the cooked chicken in a large bowl. Pour half of the orange sauce over the chicken and gently toss to coat.
  • Drizzle with more orange sauce and add your favorite toppings, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make it a meal! Serve with brown rice and steamed broccoli for an easy weeknight dinner. 
  • No air fryer? Bake the chicken at 425°F on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake another 8-12 minutes, or until golden and fully cooked. 
  • Short on time? Look for pre-cut chicken at the grocery store to save on prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 26gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 630mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Orange Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
70
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
630
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
530
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
 
100
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
19
mg
23
%
Calcium
 
19
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.