Crispy Air Fried Piquant Orange Chicken
Crispy Air Fried Kabul Piquant Orange Chicken is a dish made with chicken that has been marinated in a blend of spices and orange juice, then coated in a crispy batter and air-fried until golden and crispy. The dish is typically served with a spicy and tangy sauce made from orange juice, chili paste, and other seasonings. The name "Kabul" in the dish's name may refer to the city in Afghanistan, suggesting that the dish is inspired by Afghan cuisine. Overall, it is a flavorful and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken.
Ingredients
- 4 pcsboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.25 cupflour
- 2 tbspcornstarch
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper
- 0.25 tsppaprika
- 0.25 tspgarlic powder
- 0.25 tsponion powder
- 0.25 tspcayenne pepper
- 1 pcslarge egg, beaten
- 2 tbsporange juice
- 0.25 cupsugar
- 2 tbspketchup
- 1 tbspvinegar
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tbspcorn syrup
- 1 tbspgarlic, minced
- 1 tbspginger, minced
- 1 tspgaram masala
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- orange zest, for garnish
- green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Dip the chicken pieces in the beaten egg, then coat in the flour mixture.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, corn syrup, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and lemon juice.
- 5
In batches, place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until crispy and cooked through.
- 6
In a small saucepan, heat the orange sauce over medium heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Serve the chicken over a bed of rice or with a side of vegetables, and drizzle with the orange sauce.
- 8
Garnish with orange zest and green onions, if desired.