Go Back
–+ servings
Bowl of orange chicken on rice, garnished with orange slices, with oranges and chopsticks in the background.
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Orange Chicken

With simple ingredients and minimal clean-up, this kid-friendly Air Fryer Orange Chicken is the perfect easy chicken dinner recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Asian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 362kcal
Author: Keri

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1 ½ pounds Chicken Breast boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • Cooking Spray

For the sauce:

  • ½ cup Orange Juice
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375° Fahrenheit.
  • In a dish, whisk the 1 large Egg and 1 tablespoon Water together.
  • In another bowl, or a Zip-Loc plastic bag, mix the ½ cup Cornstarch with the ½ teaspoon Salt and ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper.
  • Dip the 1 ½ pounds Chicken Breast pieces into the egg mixture. Shake off excess egg, then coat them in the cornstarch.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with Cooking Spray
  • Shake off the excess cornstarch and place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Lightly spray more cooking spray over the top of the chicken pieces.
  • Air fry the chicken pieces for 10 - 12 minutes, until golden brown, and the internal temperature has reached 165° Fahrenheit. Shake the basket half-way through cooking time.
  • While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce by combining ½ cup Orange Juice, ¼ cup Soy Sauce, 3 tablespoons Honey, 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar, 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger, ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, in a sauce pan.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Stir in the 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water slurry and cook until thickened. About 2 minutes.
  • Toss the cooked chicken with the sauce.
  • Serve.

Notes

Tips for the chicken:
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, or the chicken may not be crispy. 
Be sure to shake off excess egg, then cornstarch. 
Want to skip this part? Bake your favorite chicken nuggets and add this recipe for orange sauce. 
 
Tips for the sauce:
If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more orange juice or water. Not thick enough? Add a little bit more cornstarch slurry. 
Want more heat? Add a bit more red pepper flakes. 
 
Storage:
Store any leftover orange chicken in the refrigerator in a covered container. Use within 3 days. 
Reheat in the microwave, or air fryer at 350 degrees for 3 to 4 minutes. 
 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1319mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg