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Air Fryer PF Chang's Orange Chicken

Air Fryer PF Chang's Orange Chicken

5 from 9 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Marinade Time (Optional): 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Air Fryer PF Chang's Orange Chicken -- Are you ready to take your Orange Chicken game up a notch? This flavor-packed Air Fryer PF Chang's Orange Chicken recipe is just the ticket!

Ingredients 

Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Chicken Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Or Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Orange Sauce:

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Cornstarch Slurry:

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Serving: (Optional)

  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add orange juice, white vinegar, soy sauce, and orange zest. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours
  • In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten egg, then dredge it in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200°C). Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap (you may need to do this in batches). Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.
  • Prepare the sauce while the chicken is air frying. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, orange zest, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Make a slurry by mixing cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Gradually add this slurry to the saucepan, stirring continuously. Simmer the sauce until it thickens.
  • Once all the chicken pieces are air-fried, and the sauce is thickened, add the chicken to the saucepan and toss until each piece is fully coated in the sauce.
  • Transfer the orange chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish. Serve hot with a side of steamed rice or noodles.
  • Enjoy this delicious homemade version of P.F. Chang's Orange Chicken!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 55gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 308mgSodium: 2449mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 524IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 5mg