Air Fryer Orange Chicken

The best, crispy air fryer orange chicken recipe with the perfect aromatic sauce. A healthier alternative to classic orange chicken.

📝 Ingredients

• 750 g (1lb) skinless boneless chicken thighs
• 1 egg white
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 2 cups cornstarch
• pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 4 garlic cloves (crushed/minced )
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and add to a medium bowl.
2. 2Add the soy sauce, egg white, ginger and garlic and mix well. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
3. 3Combine the cornstarch and a pinch of salt in another bowl then coat the chicken in the cornstarch mixture.
4. 4Grease the basket of an air fryer then add the chicken in a single layer. Spray with oil spray.
5. 5Air fry the chicken for 15 minutes at 200°C/400°F until crisp and golden, flipping over halfway through cooking.
6. 6To make the sauce, whisk together all the orange sauce ingredients then transfer to a large frying pan set over medium heat.
7. 7Cook until the sauce is thick and glossy then add the crisp chicken and stir fry for a minute or two until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
8. 8Serve with your side dishes of choice.