Air Fryer Orange Chicken
A quick and flavorful orange chicken recipe made in the air fryer, featuring bright citrus and a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, orange zest, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade, coating well.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy on the outside.
- Serve the orange chicken over cooked rice.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can toss the chicken with a little cornstarch before air frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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