Air Fryer Orange Chicken
The best, crispy air fryer orange chicken recipe with the perfect aromatic sauce. A healthier alternative to classic orange chicken.
Servings 4
Calories 336kcal
Ingredients
- 750 g (1lb) skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 egg white
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 cups cornstarch
- pinch of salt
For the orange sauce
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 4 garlic cloves crushed/minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and add to a medium bowl.
- Add the soy sauce, egg white, ginger and garlic and mix well. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
- Combine the cornstarch and a pinch of salt in another bowl then coat the chicken in the cornstarch mixture.
- Grease the basket of an air fryer then add the chicken in a single layer. Spray with oil spray.
- Air fry the chicken for 15 minutes at 200°C/400°F until crisp and golden, flipping over halfway through cooking.
- To make the sauce, whisk together all the orange sauce ingredients then transfer to a large frying pan set over medium heat.
- Cook until the sauce is thick and glossy then add the crisp chicken and stir fry for a minute or two until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
- Serve with your side dishes of choice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 1494mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
