Orange Chicken
Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
Air FryereasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Baking
Cornstarch: what it is, how to pick and store it
A fine starch from corn that thickens sauces, gravies, stir-fries and pie fillings, and keeps a glossy finish. It's naturally gluten-free.
How to pick it
Stir it into a little cold liquid first (a slurry) so it doesn't lump, then simmer about a minute until it thickens and turns clear.
How to store it
Airtight and dry, in a cool cupboard.
Out of cornstarch? What to use instead
- All-purpose flour: 2 tbsp flour for each 1 tbsp cornstarch. Sauces turn cloudy instead of glossy and a bit heavier.
- Arrowroot: The same amount. Very clear and glossy; can turn slimy in dairy sauces.
- Potato starch: The same amount. Thickens fast with a clear gloss; don't boil it long.
- Tapioca starch: 2 tbsp for each 1 tbsp cornstarch. Glossy and a little stretchy; great in fruit pies, which stay clear after freezing.
Cornstarch: cups to grams
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 128 g |
| ½ cup | 64 g |
| ⅓ cup | 43 g |
| ¼ cup | 32 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 8 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.7 g |
Weights from USDA FoodData Central. Cornstarch: converter and grams to cups
Recipes with cornstarch (23)
Shepherd's Pie
Cheddar-Topped Beef Cottage Pie
Beef (Cottage Pie)mediumCleanup score 1 of 5
Weeknight Stir-Fry
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Chicken & BroccolieasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Shortbread
Classic Butter Shortbread Wedges
Classic Pan WedgeseasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Shepherd's Pie
Classic Lamb Shepherd's Pie
Classic LambmediumCleanup score 2 of 5
Waffles
Crisp Classic Waffles
ClassiceasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Chicken Wings
Crispy Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Wings
Oven-Baked Honey GarliceasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Oven Fries
Crispy Sweet Potato Oven Fries
Sweet PotatoeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Weeknight Stir-Fry
Crispy Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Crispy Tofu & VeggieeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Fruit Galette
Easy Summer Berry Galette
Summer BerryeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Weeknight Stir-Fry
Garlicky Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Pork & Green BeanseasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Cherry Pie
Lattice-Top Tart Cherry Pie
Lattice-TophardCleanup score 3 of 5
More recipes with cornstarch
- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast
- Raspberry Oat Crumble Bars
- Silky Homemade Chocolate Pudding
- Skillet Beef and Broccoli
- Skillet Cinnamon Apples
- Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables
- Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- Smooth Stovetop Queso Dip
- Sunday Dutch Oven Pot Roast
- Takeout-Style Orange Chicken
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Pick and store tips are in our own words. Storage times and safe temperatures are only shown where a U.S. government source gives them, named on each line; for anything not listed here, see USDA's FoodKeeper app.