Crispy Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer
Crispy Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer delivers tender bites with a bright citrus glaze balanced by soy, ginger, and a hint of heat. The coating stays light and crunchy while the sauce brings sweet-tangy depth and aromatic spice. Serve it for a quick weeknight dinner over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
If recommended by the manufacturer, preheat a 5.3-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- 2
Put the chicken in a mixing bowl. Place 1 1/2 teaspoons of the arrowroot powder in a small bowl and set it aside for later. Sprinkle the remaining arrowroot powder over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Mist lightly with cooking spray and arrange in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket.
- 3
Air-fry for 6 to 8 minutes. Stir, then air-fry for 4 more minutes.
- 4
While the chicken cooks, combine orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, fish sauce, and Sriracha in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.
- 5
Add water to the reserved arrowroot powder and stir until smooth with no lumps. Slowly pour it into the saucepan, stirring quickly to prevent lumps. Once the mixture thickens, remove it from the heat.
- 6
Take the chicken out of the air fryer and toss with the sauce.
- Calories 552.93 kcal High 28%
- Protein 35.22 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 27.88 g 10%
- Total Fat 36.8 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 2.37 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.97 mg High 29%
- Sodium 1082.49 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 2.18 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 14.73 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 118.69 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 5.6 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 18.49 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Arrowroot Powder, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 552.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer made of?
- The main ingredients are Arrowroot Powder, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Fish Sauce, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 552.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer healthy?
- Crispy Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 552.93 calories and 35.22 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1082.49 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.37 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Soy, Sesame and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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