Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer

The air fryer is one of the very best ways to cook the super-popular Trader Joe’s orange chicken! Air frying the orange chicken makes it super crisp in a matter of minutes. Serve it with a side of white rice and steamed veggies with a garnish of sesame seeds, and you’ve got a ridiculously easy take-out inspired meal without the price tag.

🍊 What Makes This Recipe So Good

• Cooking Trader Joe’s orange chicken in the air fryer is the best way to cook this popular frozen food! The air fryer perfectly crisps the breading of the chicken, and leaves the inside perfectly tender and juicy. Tossed with a savory orange sauce, this chicken is sure to become a new family favorite!
• This chicken is so easy to make! The air fryer cooks this frozen chicken to perfection in only minutes, so you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, or even entertaining! If you’re serving a larger crowd, work in batches as to not overcrowd the air fryer basket. This will ensure every piece of chicken is perfectly cooked and crisped to perfection!

👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips

• You don’t have to defrost this chicken before cooking! Just toss the chicken directly into an even layer in the air fryer basket, and bake. It seriously couldn’t be any easier!
• Every air fryer is different, so be sure to keep an eye on your chicken. You may need a shorter or longer cook time than what is recommended on the recipe card. Just pause the air fryer every few minutes and open the basket to check chicken, adjusting cook time as needed.

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Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer

Cooking Trader Joe's orange chicken in the air fryer is one of the fastest, easiest ways to enjoy your favorite take-out dish on a budget!

• medium bowl
• air fryer
• large wooden spoon
• large bowl

For the Orange Chicken

• mandarin orange ginger sauce (from bag of orange chicken)
• 1 22-ounce bag Trader Joe's Frozen Mandarin Orange Chicken

Serving Suggestions (All Optional)

• cooked white rice
• thinly sliced fresh green onions
• sesame seeds
• orange wedges

1. Place packet of [wprm-ingredient text=”mandarin orange ginger sauce” uid=”7″] in medium bowl of hot water. Set aside.

2. Preheat air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit.

3. When air fryer is preheated, remove basket and add [wprm-ingredient text=”1 22-ounce bag Trader Joe's Frozen Mandarin Orange Chicken” uid=”0″]. Spread frozen chicken out into single even layer, working in batches as needed so as not to overcrowd basket.

4. Return basket to air fryer. Air fry frozen chicken 4 minutes.

5. After 4 minutes, remove basket from air fryer and shake basket to toss frozen chicken.

6. Return basket to air fryer. Air fry chicken 4 minutes more or until chicken is heated through and crisp.

7. When chicken is ready, remove basket from air fryer and transfer chicken to large bowl. Repeat process with any remaining frozen orange chicken as necessary.

8. When all chicken has been cooked through, pour warm mandarin orange ginger sauce over chicken in large bowl. Stir or toss chicken to fully coat in sauce.

9. Portion orange chicken into serving bowls with [wprm-ingredient text=”cooked white rice” uid=”2″], if desired. Garnish with [wprm-ingredient text=”thinly sliced fresh green onions” uid=”3″], [wprm-ingredient text=”sesame seeds” uid=”4″], and [wprm-ingredient text=”orange wedges” uid=”6″] (all optional) and serve immediately.

• Cook Time: All air fryers behave differently, so exact cook times will vary. Watch the chicken closely during the last 4 minutes and adjust the cook time as needed.

Main Course

American

easy to cook, frozen foods, take-out inspired