Description
A quick and easy air fryer recipe for crispy orange chicken with bright, tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or gluten-free alternative
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the orange juice, orange zest, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden.
- Serve with cooked rice and spoon any leftover sauce over the chicken.
Notes
Ensure to preheat the air fryer to get the best crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the basket for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: orange chicken, air fryer chicken, quick dinner, easy recipe, Asian cuisine