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How To Make Air Fryer Orange Chicken (easy 20-minute recipe)

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× Jump to RecipePrint RecipeAir fryer orange chicken is a quick and easy recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner, with a delicious homemade sweet and tangy orange sauce and crispy chicken pieces cooked in the air fryer. It’s a healthier and faster alternative to traditional Chinese takeout. I’ll show you the easiest way to make dinner the whole family will love in under 30 minutes at home using your air fryer and lightly breaded frozen Just Bare chicken.Easy air fryer frozen orange chicken recipe is the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight when you don’t have much time to prepare a meal or even forgot to take something out to defrost for dinner. No more messy hand-breading or deep frying chicken instead, if you are a Costco shopper pick up a bag of Just Bare lightly breaded chicken chunks in the freezer section. Otherwise, use a different brand of high-quality&nbsp;all-white meat chicken nuggets.This post is not affiliated with or sponsored by Just Bare Chicken, {This post&nbsp;contains affiliate links. Please see my full&nbsp;Disclosure Page&nbsp;for details}This easy air fryer recipe was inspired by these other delicious 30 min recipes Air Fryer Sticky Fingers, Air Fried Nashville Hot Chicken, and Air Fryer Just Bare Chicken Nuggets, and pairs perfectly with AirFried Broccoli or Air Fried Cauliflower.Jump to:See the recipe card for quantities.Countertop air fryers are perfect when cooking for 1-3 people depending on the size of your air fryer, however, you can always prepare multiple batches if needed.Preheat your air fryer to 350°for 2-3 minutes.Place Just Bare Chicken Chunks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.Set the cook time to 10 minutes.Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. If you add too much chicken at once, it won’t cook properly and won’t get as crispy as you want it to be. It’s better to cook the chicken in batches if needed.Flip or shake the chicken halfway through cooking. This ensures that all sides of the chicken get crispy and cooked evenly.Keep an eye on the chicken as it cooks. Depending on the size of your chicken pieces and the power of your air fryer, it may take less or more time to cook.&nbsp;Add an additional 1-2 minutes if needed to reach your desired crispness.Place the cooked chicken in a bowl and pour over the sauce a little at a time and using a fork toss the chicken to coat evenly.Air frying in the full-size air fry range is perfect when cooking for the whole family. Cooking for 4-6 people is no problem in the ovens that are now equipped with the air fry feature. Go here to read more about the Samsung full-size air fry range or the Frigidaire Air Fry Range. In a&nbsp;full-size oven or larger air fryers, the cooking time and temperature may differ from the smaller countertop appliance due to the size of the appliance.&nbsp;Preheat your air fry range to 350° for about 5 minutesPlace the chicken breast chunks on the&nbsp;air fry basket&nbsp;or&nbsp;air fry tray&nbsp;in a single layer.Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.Air fry for 20 minutes, flipping or shaking the chicken halfway through the cooking process.Add an additional 1-2 minutes if needed for the breading to become golden brown and crispy.Place the cooked chicken in a bowl and pour over the sauce a little at a time and using a fork toss the chicken to coat evenly.While the chicken is air frying combine in a medium saucepan the orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced ginger, minced garlic, orange zest, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if desired).Whisk all the ingredients together to combine.Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to boil.Add the cornstarch slurry mixture to the pan and whisk until the sauce thickens about 1-2 minutes.Remove the sauce from the heat and allow to cool slightly.Different brands and different sizes of air fryer models may alter your outcome. When air frying something for the first time watch it closely to avoid burning the food. I’m using the&nbsp;Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6 qt Air Fryer&nbsp;on the air fryer setting, but any countertop air fryer appliance can be used to make frozen chicken nuggets. Please refer to your owner’s manual for specific cooking times and directions if you are unsure.The&nbsp;Samsung full-size air fry range&nbsp;or Frigidaire Range With Air Fry can also be used to air fry larger batches of food when you need to air fry large amounts of food for a large group. The large air frying ovens will require a separate tray or air frying basket. When using the Samsung I prefer this one, when using the Frigidaire I like this one. Using the large air frying oven is my favorite way to make a healthy family-sized meal.Just like leftovers from a Chinese restaurant orange chicken is delicious the next day for lunch. Store leftover orange chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat place it in a microwave-safe dish and heat thoroughly, about 1 ½ to 2 minutes.For best results don’t overcrowd the chicken pieces in the air fryer. The best way to avoid soggy chicken nuggets is to leave enough space for the hot air to circulate around the food properly and crisp up the breading evenly.Print RecipePin RecipeInstant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer Oven, From the Makers of Instant Pot with Odor Erase Technology, ClearCook Cooking Window, App with over 100 Recipes, Single Basket, Stainless SteelFrigidaire 30″ Stainless Steel Freestanding Gas RangeFrigidaire AIRFRYTRAY Ready Cook Oven Insert, SilverExtra Large Cutting Boards, Plastic Cutting Board for Kitchen Dishwasher Safe Non Slip Chopping Board Set of 3 with Juice Grooves, Easy Grip Handle, Grey, KikcoinCan I cook frozen orange chicken in the oven? Yes, you can make bake the chicken in the oven according to the package directions and toss in the orange sauce and serve with rice and vegetables. What should I serve with frozen orange chicken? Orange chicken pairs perfectly with Jasmine rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, steamed or stir-fried veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, sugar snap peas, or a stir-fry blend of vegetables. How do I know when frozen orange chicken is cooked? Poultry should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°. If you are unsure use a meat thermometer to insure your chicken in safe to eat. Some varieties of store-bought frozen orange chicken come fully cooked. Read the package directions to determine proper cooking times and temperatures. Can I make my own sauce for frozen orange chicken? Yes! Using just a few simple ingredients you can make a delicious homemade orange chicken sauce. Sauce ingredients include:&nbsp;Orange juiceBrown sugarSoy sauce (liquid aminos or tamari sauce)Rice vinegarMinced gingerMinced garlicOrange zestBlack pepperRed pepper chili flakes (optional)Corn starch slurry« Healthy Burrito Bowl Recipe (Banza Tomato Chipotle Rice)50 Full-Size Air Fry Range Recipes Cook Times &amp; Temperatures »Wow, such a great recipe! I will definitely try it!ReplyI love making regular ole air fryer chicken nuggets…love orange chicken saving this recipe looking forward to making it. ThanksReplyI love how detailed this orange chicken post is, making it easy for a beginner to execute it perfectly.ReplyYour recipe was so good. Everyone enjoyed it and it was so easy to makeReplyGet warm and cozy with these comforting chili and soup recipes, perfect for a crisp autumn day.

× Jump to RecipePrint RecipeAir fryer orange chicken is a quick and easy recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner, with a delicious homemade sweet and tangy orange sauce and crispy chicken pieces cooked in the air fryer. It’s a healthier and faster alternative to traditional Chinese takeout. I’ll show you the easiest way to make dinner the whole family will love in under 30 minutes at home using your air fryer and lightly breaded frozen Just Bare chicken.Easy air fryer frozen orange chicken recipe is the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight when you don’t have much time to prepare a meal or...

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