Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Air fryer frozen orange chicken is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious and popular Asian entree. The chicken comes out crispy and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly sweet and tangy.

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• Why You'll Love This Recipe
• Ingredients You'll Need
• How To Make Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken
• Serving Suggestions
• Related Recipes
• Substitutions and Variations
• Storage Options
• Tips for Success
• Frequently Asked Questions
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• Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Air fryer frozen orange chicken is perfect for those who are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's a great option if your'e trying to eat healthier, as it's baked in the air fryer instead of deep fried.

• Air frying frozen Orange Chicken is a healthy option because it uses less oil than traditional frying methods.
• The air fryer cooks the chicken evenly, so you'll get crispy chicken on the outside and tender chicken on the inside.
• This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, so you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.

Ingredients You'll Need

Air fried frozen orange chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and it is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Plus, air frying is much healthier than deep frying, so you can enjoy this dish without feeling guilty.

• Package of Frozen Orange Chicken - Any brand, from Trader Joe's Orange Chicken, PF Chang Orange Chicken, to the Innovasian Orange Chicken I used for this recipe.
• Rice - Before starting the air frying, either start up some fresh, hot, steamed rice using our Rice Cooker White Rice recipe, or microwave some previously prepared or frozen white rice. Calculate 1 cup per person of cooked rice.
• Side Dishes - Consider Won Ton Soup, Steamed Mantou Buns, or Air Fryer Potstickers to accompany your air fried orange chicken entree.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How To Make Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken

This guide for frozen orange chicken in air fryer is essential if you are new to air frying, or you have a package that only includes conventional oven and skillet methods.

Defrost The Frozen Orange Chicken Sauce Packet

1. Open package of frozen orange chicken. Remove packet of frozen orange sauce, and set in a bowl of hot water to defrost.

Put Frozen Orange Chicken In Air Fryer

2. Open bag of chicken tempura pieces and spread in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Air Fry Orange Chicken

3. Slide air fryer basket into air fryer and set temperature to 375 ℉, and time to 10 minutes.
4. Check chicken tempura at 10 minutes and return to air fryer for 2 minutes if it needs to cook a little more.

Mix Orange Sauce With Air Fried Chicken Tempura

5. When done, transfer hot chicken tempura pieces to a large bowl.
6. Open orange sauce packet into a microwave safe bowl, and heat up in the microwave to 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Add the hot orange sauce to the bowl of hot chicken tempura and toss to mix. Serve immediately with hot rice.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this air fried frozen orange chicken with fluffy rice and your favorite veggies for a quick and easy ready made meal that's weeknight-friendly and oh-so-satisfying.

Air fryer frozen orange chicken can be served with a variety of sides, including Steamed White Rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Related Recipes

• Asian Edamame Salad
• Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
• Rice Cooker Coconut Rice.
• Chorizo Beans (Frijoles con Chorizo)
• Filipino Dipping Sauce Recipe (Sawsawan)

Substitutions and Variations

Here are a few scrumptious substitutions or variations using our this air fryer frozen orange chicken recipe:

• You can substitute unbreaded chicken breast chunks for the tempura chicken for a lighter version of Orange Chicken. Just air fry cut up seasoned chicken breast or chunked chicken thighs until done.
• Toss the crispy chicken nuggets with sauce from a store bought bottle of Orange sauce found on the Asian foods aisle.
• Serve with rice or noodles.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
• Serve with a side of vegetables.

Storage Options

• Leftover orange chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
• To store in the refrigerator, simply place the chicken in an airtight container.
• To store in the freezer, place the chicken in a freezer-safe bag or container.

Tips for Success

• If you don't have an air fryer, you can cook the chicken in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
• If you want a crispier chicken, you can cook it for a few minutes longer in the air fryer.
• Don't microwave the orange sauce while still in the packet unless you first snip a corner to allow steam to escape!

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