Why make orange chicken the usual way when you can make orange chicken in the air fryer? This air fryer orange chicken is sweet, savory, and tangy. Best of all, it's gluten-free, and it cooks in 15 minutes.
It's made with chicken breasts, cornstarch, seasonings, fresh orange zest and orange juice, garlic, and ginger. This air fryer chicken is delicious and loaded with a robust orange flavor. Serve this air fryer orange chicken with brown rice or garlic fried rice for the best results.
Plus, if you're looking for more air fryer meal ideas, check out our comprehensive guide to air fryer meal prep.
How long does it take to cook frozen orange chicken in an air fryer?
It takes about 12 minutes to cook frozen orange chicken in the air fryer.
Can you put raw chicken in an air fryer?
Yes, you can cook raw chicken in the air fryer. Make sure you cook the chicken to a temperature of 165 °F, and the chicken will be perfectly delicious.
Can diabetics eat orange chicken?
Orange chicken contains a lot of sugar which can raise blood sugar. Therefore, diabetics cannot eat orange chicken. However, since this orange chicken is made with sugar-free sweetener and maple syrup, diabetics can eat it.
How many calories are in a fried chicken air fryer?
This air fryer orange chicken has 231 calories.
Ingredients
1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast cut into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
3 tablespoons Cornstarch
Olive oil spray
Zest of 1 Orange
1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
5 tablespoons Brown Sugar Substitute
2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
1 tablespoon Grated Garlic
1 teaspoon Grated Ginger
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 tablespoon Cold Water
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
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Hello. Step one of the sauce…
Hello. Step one of the sauce says maple syrup but I don’t see that in ingredients. How much goes in?
Thank you.
Hi Merrit, Thanks for your…
Hi Merrit, Thanks for your question. Two tablespoons of maple syrup goes into the sauce. The recipe has been updated to reflect this.
Thank you. I guessed a…
Thank you. I guessed a teaspoon or two. We tried this recipe last night and it was delicious!!!!! Thank you so much. I shared on my FB. Found it originally on Pinterest.
Thank you Merritt! We…
Thank you Merritt! We appreciate your kind feedback and sharing it with your friends :)
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