Easy Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Steps

1. 1
   Wash the oranges and zest them finely with a microplane, avoiding the bitter white pith. Juice the oranges to get about half a cup, and set both aside.
2. 2
   Peel and mince the ginger (about a tablespoon), mince three cloves of garlic, and slice green onions for garnish.
3. 3
   Cut the chicken breast or thigh into uniform 1-inch pieces so it cooks evenly in the air fryer.
4. 4
   Place the chicken in a large bowl, crack in an egg, add a quarter teaspoon of salt, and mix well to coat the chicken.
5. 5
   In a shallow dish, add a cup of cornstarch (or potato starch). Working in batches that fit your air fryer, coat the egg-dipped chicken in the cornstarch, shaking off excess.
6. 6
   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (about 200°C).
7. 7
   Arrange the coated chicken in the air fryer basket with space between pieces, spray generously with oil, and air fry for 6 minutes. Flip, spray again, and cook another 6 minutes until golden and crispy.
8. 8
   While the first batch cooks, combine the orange juice, zest, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, and garlic in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.
9. 9
   Mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Whisk it into the boiling sauce and cook for about a minute until thickened and glossy, then remove from heat.
10. 10
    Repeat the air frying process in batches until all the chicken is cooked.
11. 11
    Combine all the air-fried chicken in a large bowl, pour over the sauce, and toss until evenly coated.
12. 12
    Serve immediately over rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.