Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken
This Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken tastes just like it came from a Chinese restaurant. Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, and coated in a delicious sauce. PLUS, it’s incredibly easy to make!
Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken
Trader Joe’s does it again! I love when I have to go into the city because I can get all the food from Trader Joe’s. If you love Trader Joe’s as much as I do, check out these other Trader Joe’s recipes: Pesto Chicken, Spatchcock Chicken, and Shawarma Chicken Thighs.
This Mandarin orange chicken is so mouthwatering and super easy to make. If you enjoyed this Trader Joe’s Kung Pao Chicken, then you definitely need to try this recipe!
After this Orange Chicken, I had to make Trader Joe’s BBQ Teriyaki Chicken.
The Kung Pao Chicken had a little kick to it, whereas this orange chicken is on the sweet and savory side.
❤️ Why you’ll love Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer
- Budget Friendly – From Trader Joe’s, this bag was $4.99, and I served it with white rice and sliced green onions. It came out way cheaper than takeout!
- Perfect Texture – sometimes, frozen meals don’t come out that great. The air fryer puts a nix to that! The orange chicken comes out nice and crunchy, and then you coat it in the delicious sweet sauce
- Quick and Easy – have dinner ready on the table in about 25 minutes!
- Delicious – This is so delicious you won’t believe that it’s frozen chicken.
Ingredients
- Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken – This can be found in the frozen section at your local Trader Joe’s
- Optional Toppings: sesame seeds and scallions
✳️ Tips & Tricks
Even with frozen chicken, you need to make sure the internal temperature is 165°F.
Make sure you do a single layer so everything cooks evenly.
Tools to make this Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken in the Air Fryer
- Cosori Air Fryer – this is my favorite air fryer. The large air fryer basket makes it so easy to cook your favorite recipes
- Meat thermometer – You always want to make sure the internal temperature of ANY chicken 165F.
How to make Air Fryer Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken
- Remove the sauce from the bag.
- Transfer the chicken into the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 390F for 24 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
- Remove the sauce from the package and place it into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat for 30 seconds.
- Once the air fryer timer goes off, make sure the internal temperature is 165F. Place the chicken inside a bowl and pour the sauce on top.
- Flip the chicken around so all the chicken is coated in the sauce.
- Serve with some rice and enjoy!
Oven Directions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Remove the sauce from the bag and place the chicken on a cooking sheet.
- Cook for 18-20 minutes until the chicken is golden brown.
- Remove the sauce from the package and place it into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat for 30 seconds.
- Place the chicken inside a bowl and pour the sauce on top.
- Flip the chicken around so all the chicken is coated in the sauce.
- Serve with some rice and enjoy!
What to serve with Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken
You know my obsession with rice. It’s my go-to, super easy to make. This is Garlic Rice With Cilantro. Added extra flavor to this frozen chicken dish.
How to store
- Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days.
♨️ How to reheat Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken
Remove the lid from the container and microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes or until the chicken is warm. Alternatively, you can transfer to a microwave-safe plate to warm up.
If you want to warm this up in your air fryer, cook it for 2-3 minutes at 400F.
❓FAQs
Is orange chicken Trader Joe’s healthy?
Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken is not healthy as it is battered chicken covered in sweet sugary sauce. However, it is high in protein and better than regular takeout.
Is the orange chicken from Trader Joe’s precooked?
Yes, this frozen chicken is precooked before it’s frozen.
How many people does Trader Joe’s orange chicken feed?
It has five servings.
Here are some of the best Trader Joe’s Recipes
If you loved this Trader Joe’s Mandarin Chicken in the air fryer, check out these other recipes from Trader Joe’s.
- Trader Joe’s Pesto Chicken
- Trader Joe’s Spatchcock Chicken
- Trader Joe’s Shawarma Chicken Thighs
- Trader Joe’s Kung Pao Chicken
- Trader Joe’s BBQ Teriyaki Chicken
- Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets
- Trader Joe’s Chicken Egg Rolls
- Trader Joe’s Buffalo Chicken Poppers
- Trader Joe’s Chicken Quesadilla
- Trader Joe’s Chicken Burritos
- Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Tacos
Air Fryer Trader Joes Orange Chicken
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- Orange Chicken
Instructions
- Remove the sauce from the bag.
- Transfer the chicken into the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 390F for 24 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
- Remove the sauce from the package and place it into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat for 30 seconds.
- Once the air fryer timer goes off make sure the internal temperature is 165F. Place the chicken inside a bowl and pour the sauce on top.
- Flip the chicken around so all the chicken is coated in the sauce.
- Serve with some rice and enjoy!
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