Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Crispy Orange Chicken Made Easy in Your Air Fryer - Featured Image

Crispy Orange Chicken Made Easy in Your Air Fryer

Learn how to make delicious orange chicken airfryer. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious dish, with a few tips to make it your own:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish

If you don’t have rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar makes a great substitute. And if you’re out of fresh orange juice, bottled will do in a pinch—remember, it’s about working with what you’ve got!

Instructions

Here’s how to bring this dish to life in your own kitchen:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Toss the chicken pieces in this mixture until well-coated.
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and orange zest. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Once the chicken is done, transfer it to a large bowl and pour the sauce over it, tossing to coat each piece thoroughly.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Pro tip: If you find yourself short on time, mix the sauce ingredients in advance and store them in the fridge. That way, when dinner time rolls around, you’re halfway there!

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: orange chicken airfryer, recipe, cooking, food