Air Fryer Orange Chicken That Tastes Better Than Takeout | INCREDIBLY Delicious!

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often cheaper and adds a different flavor.

Prepare the velveting marinade by combining chicken thighs, cornstarch, egg white, white vinegar, white pepper, and salt. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

In a bowl, mix the zest and juice of the oranges, white vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, dried red chilli flakes, and sesame oil to create the orange sauce.

Prepare the air fryer coating by dredging marinated chicken in all-purpose flour, then dipping in beaten eggs, and finally coating with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, cornstarch, garlic granules, onion granules, and salt.

Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer, misting with oil spray before air frying.

Air fry the chicken until golden and crispy, then toss in the orange sauce to coat.

Garnish with pomegranate seeds, sesame seeds, fresh orange zest, and sliced scallions before serving.

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