Crispy Air Fryer Orange Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into small cubes
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the orange sauce:
- ⅔ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- ½ tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon orange zest freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons corn starch + 2 tablespoons water mixed together before adding in.
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions:
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In a large bowl, add the egg, cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper and whisk together.1 large egg, 2 tablespoons corn starch, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
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Add in the cubed chicken and stir to coat the meat.1 pound chicken breasts
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Preheat the air fryer at 350° F
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Place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket leaving a little space in between each piece for even cooking. Cook in batches if necessary.
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Spray the chicken with a little vegetable oil to crisp the outside even more and cook for 4 minutes.1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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Then shake the basket and cook for an additional 4 minutes until no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken and place in a large bowl.
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While the chicken is cooking, add the sauce ingredients (except the sesame oil) to a small pot and bring to a slow boil over medium heat and then simmer over low heat until it thickens.⅔ cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, ½ tablespoon hot sauce, ½ teaspoon orange zest, 2 tablespoons corn starch + 2 tablespoons water
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Pour the sauce over the chicken, add the sesame oil for extra flavor and toss to coat well.1 tablespoon sesame oil
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Serve over white rice with a favorite vegetable.
Reposted from deliciousrecipes9879