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Air Fryer Orange Chicken Irresistible Crispy Made Simple

AIR FRYER ORANGE CHICKEN recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
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This Air Fryer Orange Chicken is an easy dinner perfect for weeknight family meals. It features a crispy coating with a tangy sweet sauce, making homemade orange chicken healthier and tastier than takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken thigh boneless & skinless cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 cup potato starch
  • neutral oil spray I recommend avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil I recommend avocado oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil optional

Instructions

  1. Place chicken thigh pieces into a bowl and mix with salt, white pepper, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, grated garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and egg white; marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, combine soy sauce, orange juice, orange zest, chicken stock, brown sugar, and cornstarch; stir until smooth and set aside.
  3. Spread potato starch on a plate and coat chicken pieces evenly, shaking off excess; spray air fryer tray with oil and arrange chicken in a single layer.
  4. Spray chicken tops with oil and air fry at 350F for 10 minutes; flip chicken, spray the other side, then air fry at 400F for 8 minutes or until crispy and cooked through to 165F.
  5. Heat neutral oil in a large pan or wok over high heat; sauté minced garlic and ginger for 15 seconds.
  6. Add prepared sauce and stir until it thickens over 1 to 2 minutes, then mix in vinegar.
  7. Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well coated, finish with optional sesame oil, and serve with rice.

Notes

  • Cut the Chicken into Uniform Pieces and Coat Thoroughly – Make sure chicken pieces are even sized for uniform cooking and coat each piece thoroughly with dry starch mix
  • Secret Ingredient – Potato Starch – Using potato starch helps achieve a crispier coating without deep frying due to its larger granules
  • Be generous with the oil spray to avoid dry coating and ensure good crispiness
  • Double (Air) Frying is KEY! – Cook the chicken twice in the air fryer at different temperatures for the best crispy texture
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness

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