Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Directions

  1. 1Cut your chicken thigh into 2-inch pieces and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2Mix thoroughly to ensure the egg white is evenly coated in the marinade.
  3. 3Mix your sauce using fresh squeezed orange juice and zest.
  4. 4Lightly cover your chicken in potato starch.
  5. 5Spray your tray to prevent sticking and lay the chicken flat.
  6. 6Give the chicken another spray on the top layer and air fry at 350 for 10 minutes.
  7. 7Give them a quick flip and spray.
  8. 8Cook again with 400 for 7 to 8 minutes and set them all aside.
  9. 9Fry garlic and ginger for a few seconds until fragrant, followed by your sauce.
  10. 10Stir for a minute until thickened and add a tablespoon of vinegar and mix.
  11. 11Add your chicken to combine, toss, finish with sesame oil, and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thigh, 2" pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 egg white
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 cup potato starch
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Equipment

air fryer

Tips

  • Use potato starch combined with a little oil spray, it creates a super crispy texture that comes out perfectly in the air fryer.