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Crispy and flavorful air fryer mandarin orange chicken

Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer

Samantha Erb
Satisfy your takeout cravings right from home by making Trader Joe’s orange chicken in the air fryer! Crispy, flavorful, and ready in about fifteen minutes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 22- oz package of Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken

Optional (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer at 400 degrees.
  • Place the Trader Joe's orange chicken pieces in the basket, in a single layer, leaving little space between the nuggets. 
  • Cook your nuggets for 8 minutes, shaking the basket at the 5-minute mark to flip them over. 
  • While the nuggets are cooking, heat a bowl of water in the microwave for 1-2 minutes and then place the frozen sauce packet in the hot water. 
  • Once the nuggets are cooked to 165 degrees internally, transfer them to a bowl and drizzle the sauce over them. Use a spoon to toss them, making sure they are all covered. 
  • Serve over jasmine rice (optional) and garnish as desired.

Notes

How to Reheat Trader Joe's Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Place your leftover sauced orange chicken in the air fryer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed thoroughly. I recommend using a silicone parchment round or air fryer pan for easy clean-up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 236mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
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