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Air Fryer Orange Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for spraying)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Creating Air Fryer Orange Chicken is easy if you follow these steps:

  1. Prep Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Set Up Breading Station: In one bowl, place flour. In a second bowl, add the beaten eggs, and in a third bowl, put the panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in the egg, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Ensure they are well covered.
  4. Prepare the Air Fryer: Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  5. Place Chicken in Air Fryer: Arrange the breaded chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  6. Air Fry Chicken: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through for even cooking.
  7. Make Orange Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer.
  8. Thicken Sauce: Add the cornstarch-water mixture, whisking to combine. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  9. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the orange sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  10. Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

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