Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken is a healthier version of your favorite take-out food! Full of flavor and so delicious, it’s so easy to make at home!
- Prep Time 5 minutes
- Cook Time 15 minutes
- Marinating time 30 minutes
- Total Time 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breast
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoon sesame oil
Teriyaki sauce
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- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch or cornflour
- salt
- ground black pepper
Garnish
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- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoon sliced green onions
Instructions
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To make the teriyaki sauce, whisk all the ingredients together until there are no lumps.
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Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. To a mixing bowl, add chicken, ¼ cup of teriyaki sauce,¼ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper and mix to coat. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Preheat Air fryer for 5 minutes at 375F. Place the chicken in a single layer in Air fryer.
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Air fry chicken at 400F for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Or the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F. Flip the chicken halfway through.
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While the chicken is cooking in the Air fryer, heat oil in a skillet on medium high. Add the rest of the teriyaki sauce, ¼ cup water and cook until the sauce thickens around 3 to 4 minutes.
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Toss the air-fried chicken in the sauce to coat. Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of sesame oil if using. Check and adjust seasoning. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- Store – in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
- Reheat – in the microwave until warm.
- Freeze – cooked chicken in a ziplock bag in the freezer for 3 months. Reheat using your preferred method.
- Meal prep – marinate the chicken in the fridge for up to 24 hours covered. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and proceed with the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 293 kcalTotal Carbs: 13.8 gProtein: 34.2 gFat: 10.5 gSaturated Fat: 2.4 gFiber: 0.4 g
