Exclusive Air Fryer Spicy Orange Chicken
Enjoy these crispy chicken bites cooked in the air fryer and coated in a sweet, tangy, and slightly sticky orange sauce. A lighter take on the takeout favorite that’s quick and delicious at home.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 450 g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or spray for coating
For the Orange Sauce
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoon water slurry
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds + sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch and flour until coated. Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange chicken in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy and golden.
- While chicken cooks, whisk orange juice, soy sauce, honey, hot sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic in a pan over medium heat. Simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Add crispy chicken to the pan with sauce. Toss until fully coated.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.