How long do you air fry frozen orange chicken?

Place the frozen orange chicken into the basket of the air fryer. Air Fry the chicken at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes . Add the orange sauce to the chicken and stir until coated. Add the chicken back to the air fryer basket and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until cooked fully through.

How to air fry orange chicken from Costco?

Set Air Fryer temperature to 400˚F. Place contents of chicken bag in the air fryer basket and heat for 9 to 12 minutes or until crisp and/or golden brown .

What can I use instead of cornstarch for orange chicken?

Use arrowroot starch in place of cornstarch. Use coconut aminos in place of GF tamari/soy sauce.

What temperature do you cook Costco orange chicken?

Costco has one of my favorite all time meals, the Mandarin orange chicken. I cook it in the air fryer at 400 degrees . While it is cooking, I thaw out my sauce packet in a bowl of warm water. I cook the chicken for about 14 to 17 minutes.

Do you have to preheat an air fryer?

" We recommend using a three-minute preheat for most models ," says Shah. For larger and oven-style air fryers, preheat for five minutes. Once the preheat timer has elapsed, add the food in a single layer (handling the basket carefully since it will be hot) and cook according to the recipe.

Is it OK to put frozen chicken in air fryer?

Frozen foods are my favorite ones to cook in air fryer as you do not need to defrost anything. Frozen chicken breast is one of them I always recommend to try . And if you your chicken is already thawed, try our oven-baked chicken cutlets, BBQ chicken breasts in the oven or air fryer breaded chicken breasts.

What to pair with orange chicken?

The best orange side dishes are white rice, chicken salad, chicken noodles, potato salad, french fries, instant pot hot and sour soup, and instant pot macaroni salad . If you're looking for a healthy side dish, you'll enjoy the green salad, instant pot zucchini alfredo and stir-fried veggies.

How long to cook frozen orange chicken?

Preheat to 400 °F. * Place frozen chicken pieces on a foil-lined baking sheet. * Heat 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

How long to heat up orange chicken in air fryer?

Preheating the Air Fryer: Always preheat the air fryer before reheating the orange chicken. This helps get the best crispy result for popular Chinese food. Setting the Right Temperature and Time: Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for leftover orange chicken. Place the chicken inside and cook for about 8–10 minutes .

How long to cook orange chicken frozen?

Heating Method Preheat to 400 °F. * Place frozen chicken pieces on a foil-lined baking sheet. * Heat 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

How long does frozen chicken take in air fryer?

For a 4 ounce breast, the cooking time should be around 20-30 minutes . However, for a chicken breast that is 5 ounces or more, you may need to add 10-15 minutes of time. For a smaller cut of chicken (3 ounces or less) you will want to check the internal temperature around 10-15 minutes into the cooking.

How long does it take to air fry frozen chicken?

Put the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook at 360 degrees F until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 degrees F, 18 to 20 minutes .

How long does it take to cook Trader Joe's orange chicken in the air fryer?

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Mine takes about 10 minutes to preheat, but check your air fryer's manual for preheating recommendations. Then add the whole bag of chicken pieces (without the sauce) to the air fryer. Cook for 10 minutes .

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Forget about takeout! Make this Air Fryer Orange Chicken for a healthy, gluten-free alternative made with clean ingredients.

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People ask me quite frequently which recipe on my blog is my favorite. It’s nearly impossible to choose, but I think this one might be it!

Honestly, we hit the jackpot here! I can’t see myself eating deep fried, sugar-laden takeout orange chicken again. This tastes better than any takeout I’ve had, and I don’t feel like crap after eating it!

Pair this with Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein and enjoy a fakeout dinner that no one will ever believe is healthy.

The real key here is the crust on the chicken. The combination of cornstarch and air frying creates a slightly crunchy layer that seals in the juices of the chicken and holds up well to the gooey, sweet, tangy sauce. Absolute heaven.

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How to make air fryer ORANGE chicken

The breading on the chicken is a combination of cornstarch and egg, keeping it gluten free. I like using cornstarch because it sticks to the chicken better than regular flour, and it gets a bit crispier.

If you can find potato starch, use that instead. It will be even crispier. I can find it at a local Asian market, but I realize not everyone has access to that, so I wrote the recipe up with cornstarch to make it easier.

Cube your chicken breast and mix it together with a whisked egg. In a large Ziploc bag, add the cornstarch. Using tongs, take chicken pieces out of egg mixture, let excess egg drop off, then add to the cornstarch.

Close the bag and shake chicken pieces around until fully coated by the cornstarch. Remove pieces from the bag and place on the cutting board that you used to cut up your chicken. It should look something like this:

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Liberally coat the side of the chicken facing up with cooking spray. Add the chicken, sprayed side down, to the basket of your air fryer.

Now spray the side facing up, so all sides of chicken are coated. I accounted for about a teaspoon of oil total in the nutritional breakdown for both sides of the chicken.

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Air fry at 375F for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is slightly browned and cooked through. It won’t look as browned as deep-fried breading, of course, but we’re going to coat it in that luxurious sauce, so don’t worry.

Do I need to buy oyster sauce?

The sauce includes ingredients that you can find easily at your grocery store. The only ingredient that might seem weird to you is oyster sauce. You can find it in the Asian section of any supermarket these days.

It’s thick, dark, and filled with tons of umami flavor. It adds a savory depth that really makes the sauce, in my opinion. And it helps turn the sauce a deep orange color.

There is no fishy taste in the final product. Kind of like using fish sauce in my Healthy Pad Thai recipe. Just trust me! It’s worth the purchase because I’m sure you’ll be making this dish over and over. Look at the results:

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Can I Make this in the oven?

You can definitely cook the chicken in the oven. It will just take a little longer, and some of the breading might fall off as you flip the chicken.

Place chicken on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425F for 15-20 minutes, flipping the chicken half way through. Follow all other steps as indicated in the recipe card.

Now you’re ready for a Chinese food feast! It might seem like a lot of steps, but it comes together quicker than you think. So worth it for such delicious, healthy food!

More recipes like Air Fryer Orange Chicken

If you’re looking for more air fryer favorites, check out these other great recipes:

“Fried” Chicken Sandwich
Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Strips
Chinese-Style Egg Rolls (Air Fryer or Oven)

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