Air Fryer Orange Chicken
This crispy air fryer orange chicken is full of flavor and so easy to make. Naturally gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free, it’s a fast and delicious weeknight meal.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for crispy coat
- 3 tablespoons plain gluten free breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon oil for sautéing
- 1 cup orange juice fresh squeezed if possible
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce for sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2-3 teaspoons sriracha to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for sauce thickening
- 2 tablespoons water to mix with cornstarch
Instructions
Instructions
- Toss chicken with tamari in a bowl to marinate for 15 minutes.
- Add cornstarch and breadcrumbs to chicken and mix until evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Add chicken in a single layer.
- Cook chicken for 10-14 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Heat oil in saucepan, sauté garlic and ginger until golden.
- Add juice, zest, honey, tamari, vinegar, sriracha. Simmer.
- Whisk cornstarch with water, mix into sauce to thicken, then cool.
- Toss cooked chicken with sauce and serve hot.
Notes
Use gluten free alternatives for a totally gluten free dish. Reheat in an air fryer or stovetop for best texture. Sauce can be made ahead.