Air Fryer Orange Chicken Recipe

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CHICKEN

• 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1” cubes
• 1 egg beaten with a splash of water
• ½ cup cornstarch

FOR THE ORANGE SAUCE

• ½ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon grated garlic
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• Red pepper flakes to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE CHICKEN

• Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and set it aside.
• Place the beaten egg in a large bowl and the cornstarch in another large bowl.
• Dip the chicken, a few pieces at a time, into the egg followed by the cornstarch.
• Then, place the breaded chicken in the air fryer and cook at 375 for 12-14 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and registers 165F on an instant read thermometer.
• Allow the chicken to cool for 5 minutes before saucing– this will help prevent it from getting soggy.

FOR THE ORANGE SAUCE (WHILE THE CHICKEN FRIES)

• Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Allow the sauce to thicken until it can coat the back of a spoon– about 2 minutes of simmering. Set aside to cool for at least five minutes before adding to the chicken.
• Once the chicken and sauce have cooled slightly, add them both to a large bowl and toss to combine. Garnish with green onion, parsley, and/or sesame seeds. Enjoy immediately.