# Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Air Fryer Orange Chicken recipe that comes out super crispy and is sweet and tangy in that delicious orange sauce.

- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjQX9hKvn5Q/?igsh=MWpsNWxhbm95c2UxOQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4f739d97-ed10-4f43-b82f-14cc7351e466
- Extracted: 2025-05-09

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