Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken

Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken is amazing! If you are a huge fan of Orange Chicken, this is one of the best ways to cook. Air Frying makes the chicken amazing.

My kids are huge Orange Chicken Fans, and so they are always grabbing a box or a package at Trader Joe’s, so I thought, why not?

The truth is, the crispy chicken is amazing in the air fryer. Crispy and delicious. Several brands make this chicken; today, I posted about one of my favorites, Trader Joes’. But this recipe will work for any frozen Orange Chicken package or box.

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER TRADER JOE’S FROZEN NAAN BREAD, AIR FRYER TRADER JOE’S CAULIFLOWER PANCAKES, AIR FRYER TRADER JOE’S VEGETABLE BIRD’S NESTS and AIR FRYER TRADER JOE’S MOZZARELLA STICKS.

Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken

While I used Trader Joe’s Frozen Orange Chicken package, this recipe will work for any frozen Orange Chicken package. Some of my favorites are:

How To Cook Frozen Orange Chicken In The Air Fryer

  • The first suggestion that I will give you is to keep the chicken frozen. Frozen chicken does better frozen, not thawed. It will become soggy if you thaw the chicken.
  • Remove the sauce packet, and set it aside. Most of the frozen packages of chicken called for heating the sauce in a bowl of hot water.
  • I usually toss the sauce with the cooked chicken and add it back into the air fryer basket for a couple of minutes, it really helps the flavor, and the sauce gets slightly caramelized.

How do you cook frozen orange chicken in an air fryer?

The best way to cook it is to place it in the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 8 to 10 minutes.

While the frozen orange chicken is cooking in the air fryer, heat the sauce in a small bowl of hot water (or per the packages instructions)

When the chicken is almost cooked, toss the chicken with the sauce, and add it back to the basket for a couple of minutes, at 330 degrees F, air fryers setting.

Plate, serve, and enjoy!

How do you cook Trader Joe’s mandarin orange chicken in an air fryer?

The best way to cook it is to place it in the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 8 to 10 minutes.

While the frozen orange chicken is cooking in the air fryer, heat the sauce in a small bowl of hot water (or per the packages instructions)

When the chicken is almost cooked, toss the chicken with the sauce, and add it back to the basket for a couple of minutes, at 330 degrees F, air fryers setting.

Plate, serve, and enjoy!

What To Serve Air Fryer Orange Chicken With?

Traditionally, you serve Orange chicken with a bowl of Jasmine or Basmati Rice.

You can also heat up some vegetables in the air fryer, and serve them with them.

How Do I Reheat Orange Chicken In An Air Fryer?

There is nothing better for leftovers than your air fryer. Place the leftover orange chicken into the air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 380 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until warmed through.

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Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken
Yield: 2 Servings

Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken

Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken

Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken is amazing! If you are a huge fan of Orange Chicken, this is one of the best ways to cook. Air Frying makes the chicken amazing.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Package of Frozen Orange Chicken, any type

Instructions

  1. The best way to cook it is to place it in the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. While the frozen orange chicken is cooking in the air fryer, heat the sauce in a small bowl of hot water (or per the packages instructions)
  3. When the chicken is almost cooked, toss the chicken with the sauce, and add it back to the basket for a couple of minutes, at 330 degrees F, air fryers setting.
  4. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 849Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 1792mgCarbohydrates: 73gFiber: 3gSugar: 44gProtein: 47g