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air fryer orange chicken
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Air Fryer Orange Chicken

5 from 1 vote
Air Fryer Orange Chicken is best served fresh and hot, right after tossing the crispy chicken in that sticky, glossy orange sauce. That’s when it’s at peak crispiness and flavor!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Air Fryer
Calories: 313

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon potato starch or cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Avocado oil spray
Orange Sauce:
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice from about 2 large oranges
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 3 tablespoon tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 3 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Cornstarch slurry: 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoon water

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Coat the chicken: In a container with a lid, add the cubed chicken thighs with flour, potato starch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Add the lid and shake until the chicken is coated well. 
  3. Air fry: Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil. Place the chicken in a single layer and spray the top of the chicken. Cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.**see oven instructions below
  4. Combine the sauce: In a  bowl, add the grated garlic, orange juice, zest, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and honey and sesame oil.
  5. Heat the sauce: Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened.
  6. Toss & Serve: Toss the hot chicken in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately over rice and garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onion if you’re feeling fancy.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 34gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 981mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 2mg

Notes

**Oven instruction: bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Make sure it is crispy. 

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