Crispy Orange Chicken is made with boneless skinless chicken thighs, cornstarch, 2 eggs, orange juice; air fry at 400°F for 18 minutes to serve 4. 350 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Toss chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then coat in cornstarch with salt and pepper. Shake off excess.
- 2
Spray with cooking spray. Air fry at 400°F for 14-16 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- 3
While chicken cooks, simmer orange juice, zest, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- 5
Toss crispy chicken in the orange sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.
Tip: Toss in the sauce right before serving — if the chicken sits in sauce too long, it loses its crunch. Cornstarch coating gives a lighter, crispier shell than flour.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 18 minutes vs ~32 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 350 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Crispy Orange Chicken at 400°F for 18 minutes. Toss in the sauce right before serving — if the chicken sits in sauce too long, it loses its crunch. Cornstarch coating gives a lighter, crispier shell than flour.
You need: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 2 eggs, beaten, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 1/2 cup orange juice, Zest of 1 orange, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry), 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, Sliced green onions, Sesame seeds, Steamed rice for serving. This recipe serves 4 with 350 calories per serving.
Crispy Orange Chicken takes 18 minutes total at 400°F. Toss crispy chicken in the orange sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 18 minutes at 400°F.
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