This air fryer frozen orange chicken is the perfect last-minute meal to make when you don't feel like cooking. It's so crispy and can be ready in less than 15 minutes, perfect for either lunch or dinner.
Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken
Today, I want to show you how to cook frozen orange chicken in the air fryer.
This Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken recipe is absolutely the best way to reheat the breaded chicken bites in perfection. It's so quick and easy.
My kids love the Panda Express orange chicken. Honestly, it's the only menu item that they order and get it every time we visit the restaurant. Orange chicken is tasty but it's not something that we should eat on a daily basis.
Serve this orange chicken with this Instant Pot White Rice.
How to Cook Frozen Orange Chicken in an Air Fryer
In this recipe, I used the Crazy Cuizine Mandarin Orange Chicken from Costco. I cooked it using my 8 qt Gourmia air fryer for less than 10 minutes.
The breaded chicken bites crisped up nicely. They were so crunchy and tasted as though they had come right out of a restaurant's deep fryer.
So here are some steps to follow:
- No oil or cooking spray needed.
- Always cook them frozen, do not thaw.
- Place the frozen taquitos in a basket, in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket. Work in multiple batches if needed.
- Don't forget to preheat your air fryer so the food will start cooking immediately and at the right temperature.
- Cook at 400°F for about 12 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through.
- Always check doneness. The food must be reheated to a safe minimum internal temperature (165°F) to destroy any harmful bacteria.
- Store the leftover (if any) in an airtight container. It can last 3-4 days in the fridge.
Please note, not all air fryers are made equal. For that reason, You may need to adjust the time and cooking temperature accordingly.
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Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken
Equipment
- an air fryer
Materials
- 1 package frozen orange chicken
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Place the frozen orange chicken in a basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd and work in multiple batches if needed. Cook for 12 minutes, shake the basket halfway through. Be sure to check for doneness at 6 minutes.
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