Panda Express Orange Chicken in Air Fryer (Copycat)

Step 1

Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees. Coat inside basket with olive oil spray.

Step 2

In a small shallow bowl, add the egg and beat well. In another shallow bowl, combine cornstarch and flour.

Step 3

Dip chicken pieces into egg, then cornstarch/flour. Add pieces to air fryer basket. Place against each other. It’s ok to overlap chicken pieces a bit. Spray top of chicken with olive oil spray. Cook for about 10 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside. No need to turn chicken over while cooking.

Step 4

In the meantime, in a small saucepan, mix together all sauce ingredients. Simmer for about 7-10 minutes until heated and flavors combined.

Step 5

Remove chicken to a bowl and pour the heated sauce over chicken. Mix with a rubber spatula to coat chicken well. Add to a serving plate. Sprinkle sesame seeds all over top.

Step 6

Serve over cauliflower rice, brown rice, or steamed shredded cabbage. Leftovers freeze great.

Step 7

Makes 4 servings. Each serving, ½ cup rice and 1 cup orange chicken