There are many claims about the take-out fake-out recipe tasting even better than the restaurant version, but this one is actually true! Not only is this Air Fryer Orange Chicken easy to make, it blows away the competition!
Add chicken to a zippered bag along with 3 tablespoons of tapioca flour (or cornstarch) and shake to coat well
Spray bottom of air fryer basket well with avocado oil
Remove chicken from freezer bag and shake off any excess coating
Add to a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray tops with additional avocado oil
Cook in air fryer at 400 degrees for 3-5 minutes, flip, then continue cooking for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through
In the meantime, whisk remaining 1 tablespoon of tapioca flour (or cornstarch) with 1 tablespoon water until smooth
Add with remaining ingredients in saucepan and heat while whisking until it simmers and thickens (taste and add additional honey if desired for sweetness)
Toss cooked chicken with thickened sauce and serve immediately
Notes
Substitute cornstarch for tapioca flour, if needed.