Easy Air Fryer Orange Chicken

1Ingredients

• 1.5 lbsBoneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbspCornstarch
• 1 tbspVegetable oil
• 0.8 cupOrange juice
• 0.3 cupSoy sauce
• 2 tbspRice vinegar
• 3 tbspBrown sugar
• 1 tspFresh ginger, grated
• 2 clovesGarlic, minced
• 0.3 tspRed pepper flakes
• 1 tbspCornstarch (for sauce)
• 2 tbspWater (for slurry)
• 2 stalksGreen onions, sliced
• 1 tspSesame seeds

2Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 3 tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and toss again to ensure all pieces are lightly coated.

   ⏱ 5 min
2. 2

   Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes. Place half of the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and repeat with the remaining chicken.

   ⏱ 20 min
3. 3

   While the chicken cooks, prepare the orange sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

   ⏱ 5 min
4. 4

   In a small separate bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Once the sauce is simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to simmer and stir for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

   ⏱ 3 min
5. 5

   Once all the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the thickened orange sauce over the crispy chicken and toss gently until every piece is evenly coated.

   ⏱ 2 min
6. 6

   Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy immediately with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.

   ⏱ 1 min