Trader Joe's Orange Chicken Air Fryer

5 from 2 votes

This Trader Joe's Orange Chicken Air Fryer Recipe will help you to make this delicious and popular frozen Chinese chicken in just minutes.

Prep Time1

Cook Time15

4 servings

Remove the frozen chicken from the packaging and set aside the sauce packets.
Place the frozen orange chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not add the sauce from the sauce packet yet.
Air fry at 400°F/200°C for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is crispy and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C.
Place the sauce packet contents into a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30-45 seconds, until warmed through.
Add the air fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
Serve immediately with rice and chopped parsley if desired.

Please refer to the packaging of the Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken for the nutritional values for this recipe.
The Trader Joe’s orange chicken comes with two sauce packets. Do not add the sauce to the chicken before air frying as the chicken won’t get crispy and you’ll end up with a big mess. Instead, warm the sauce while the chicken is cooking in the air fryer and then toss to coat just before serving. You can use one or both sauce packets depending on how saucy you like your chicken.
You can microwave the sauce in a microwave-safe bowl because it’s really quick and easy. However, if you don’t have a microwave or prefer to use another method, you can add the sauce packet contents to a small saucepan over low heat and stir until it is warmed through.
I like to serve this orange chicken with rice and chopped parsley. Sesame seeds and green onions are other good toppings.
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.

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