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Easy Air Fryer Orange Chicken Recipe for Quick Dinner Delight

Easy Air Fryer Orange Chicken Recipe for Quick Dinner Delight

This Easy Air Fryer Orange Chicken Recipe for Quick Dinner Delight is a quick and delicious take on a classic dish, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 558
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 lb chicken thigh, boneless & skinless, cut into 2" 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
Sauce
  • 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
Coating and Cooking
  • 1.5 cup potato starch
  • neutral oil spray
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil, optional

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken with salt, white pepper, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, grated garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix light soy sauce, orange juice, orange zest, chicken stock, brown sugar, and cornstarch to create the sauce.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to the desired temperature.
  4. Lightly coat the marinated chicken with potato starch.
Cooking
  1. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and spray with neutral oil.
  2. Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 20 minutes, shaking halfway through for even crispiness.
  3. In a pan, sauté minced garlic and minced ginger in neutral oil.
  4. Add the cooked chicken to the pan and pour the sauce over it, cooking until thickened.
  5. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 27gFat: 22g

Notes

This dish can also be made with tofu or shrimp for a different twist. Adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick is recommended.

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