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Air Fryer Orange Chicken
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18 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 45MINS

Air Fryer Orange Chicken

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This Air Fryer Orange Chicken will become a regular in your dinner rotation. Ditch the oil but not the flavor in this sweet and sour classic your whole family will love.
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Dash of Sanity
Hi, I'm Sandra! I share family-friendly recipes, travel tips and everyday ideas, bringing a “dash of sanity” to your dinner table, life and motherhood – where dessert is never optional.
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This Air Fryer Orange Chicken will become a regular in your dinner rotation. Ditch the oil but not the flavor in this sweet and sour classic your whole family will love.
45MINS
Total Time
$3.56
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Chicken
Ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp
Ground Nutmeg
Dried Thyme
1/8 tsp
Dried Thyme
Dried Sage
1/8 tsp
Paprika
1/8 tsp
Orange Sauce
Water
1/4 cup
Water
Orange
4
Oranges, zested, juiced
2 tsp of zest and 1 cup of juice needed
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
or 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Scallion
1/4 cup
Chopped Scallion
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
443
Fat
3.2 g
Protein
47.3 g
Carbs
53.1 g
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step 1
In a large Ziplock bag, mix the Corn Starch (1 cup), Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch), Ground Ginger (1/4 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (1/4 tsp), Dried Thyme (1/8 tsp), Dried Sage (1/8 tsp), and Paprika (1/8 tsp). Seal and shake up to mix.
step 2
Cut the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (2 lb) into 1-inch cubes and add to the bag of corn starch, seal, and toss chicken until all the pieces are well coated. Remove chicken from the bag, making sure to remove any excess cornstarch.
step 2 Cut the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (2 lb) into 1-inch cubes and add to the bag of corn starch, seal, and toss chicken until all the pieces are well coated. Remove chicken from the bag, making sure to remove any excess cornstarch.
step 3
Place the chicken in your air fryer and cook until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Follow your air fryer manual.
step 3 Place the chicken in your air fryer and cook until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Follow your air fryer manual.
step 4
Make the sauce while the chicken is cooking. Whisk together Water (1/4 cup) and Corn Starch (2 Tbsp) and set aside.
step 5
In a pan over medium heat, whisk together the juice from Oranges (4), Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup), Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), Rice Vinegar (2 Tbsp), Garlic (2 cloves), Ground Ginger (1/4 tsp), and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/2 tsp). Simmer for 3 minutes.
step 6
Add the cornstarch slurry and whisk in, cooking for 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the Scallion (1/4 cup) and Orange Zest.
step 6 Add the cornstarch slurry and whisk in, cooking for 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the Scallion (1/4 cup) and Orange Zest.
step 7
Toss the cooked chicken into the sauce and serve.
step 7 Toss the cooked chicken into the sauce and serve.
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Dairy-Free
Air Fryer
Asian
Comfort Food
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
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