Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken is a quick and easy dinner recipe that is ready to enjoy in less than an hour. Simple, saucy, and delicious!

Are you looking for a new and delicious way to cook chicken? If so, you should definitely try air frying it! Air frying is a great cooking method because it produces crispy results without using any oil.

In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make teriyaki chicken in your air fryer. The best part is that this dish is quick and easy to prepare, so it’s perfect for weeknight dinners. So what are you waiting for?

If you like teriyaki chicken, you’re going to love it made in the air fryer. Teriyaki sauce is so delicious, and when it’s cooked in the air fryer, it comes together so quickly.

We love this recipe because we can not only get dinner on the table super fast – but it is even faster than picking up takeout. That’s a huge win for me!

Here are some commonly asked questions

What is Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken?

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken is a quick and easy dish made with chicken, a homemade teriyaki sauce, and a few other simple ingredients. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal or to prep ahead for meal prep!

How long does Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken take to cook?

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken takes about 15-18 minutes to cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can I make Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken ahead of time?

Yes, you can make Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken ahead of time. Simply prepare the chicken and sauce according to the recipe instructions. Then, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to eat, reheat in the air fryer or in a skillet on the stove.

Is Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken healthy?

Yes, Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken is a healthy dish. It’s made with lean chicken breast and a homemade teriyaki sauce that is lower in sugar than most store-bought sauces. You can also lighten up the dish by using less sauce, or by using a low-sodium soy sauce.

How Air Frying Works

While air fryers are relatively new to the market, the technology isn’t really a new concept. They basically work like tiny convection ovens that you can use on your countertop.

Similar to a convection oven, it circulates the hot air within the cooking area using a high-powered fan. This helps evenly distribute the heat around the food which not only creates more evenly cooked food but also reduced cooking times.

By circulating the hot air, which contains the fine oil droplets from adding a light mist layer before cooking, and allows you to remove the need for submerging our foods in heavy oils to create the deliciously crunchy foods we all love.

teriyaki chicken in air fryer

What are the benefits of air frying?

Healthier

It’s no secret that fried foods are more fattening – but did you know that there are 9 calories in every gram of fat? With air frying, we can reduce the fat by removing most of the oils usually needed to create crunchy foods. This helps to drastically reduce fat intake and calories.

Convenience

I love being able to cook with my air fryer and eliminate the need for large baking sheets and lots of pots and pans. Most of my air fryer recipes can be made with just a mixing bowl or two or a small saucepan in addition to my air fryer.

Energy Efficient

Someone said to me once, “why make this in the air fryer if you can do it the conventional way in the same amount of time?” Well, air frying helps eliminate the need for a conventional oven.

Not only can you keep your home cooler in the summer by not using the oven, but you are saving money with reduced energy consumption costs as well.

Time Saver

I don’t know about you, but if I can avoid turning on the oven and having to wait 20 minutes for it to preheat, I’m happy about that. Most air fryer recipes either don’t require that you preheat the fryer – or the preheat time is 5 minutes or less. That is a huge time saver over using the oven.

Take it on the go

I love that the air fryer is compact and easy to take along on trips. We pack ours in our RV and find that air fryer cooking while camping is so much easier than trying to deep fry foods on a small RV stove or camping burner.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Air Fried Teriyaki Chicken

• chicken – boneless skinless breast or thighs
• eggs – large – beaten
• cornstarch
• panko or breadcrumbs

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

• soy sauce
• water
• brown sugar
• ginger grated
• minced garlic
• rice wine vinegar
• sesame oil
• cornstarch
• sesame seeds optional

What temperature do you cook chicken in the air fryer?

For this recipe, we are cooking the chicken in an air fryer at 375degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure that the chicken is cooked through and juicy on the inside.

Do you have to flip the chicken in the air fryer?

For this recipe, you do need to flip the chicken. While the air fryer will typically circulate the hot air around and cook the chicken evenly on all sides – I like to make sure that the chicken is crispy on ALL sides.

Can this be made with frozen chicken?

Unfortunately, you will need to at least thaw your frozen chicken BEFORE starting to make this recipe. I don’t recommend trying to make this recipe with chicken that is frozen.

How do you make teriyaki chicken from scratch?

How to prevent sticking in the air fryer

Sticking can often happen when using an air fryer. I understand that most would think to add non-stick spray to the basket to prevent this. I strongly encourage you to not do that.

Non-stick spray leaves a coating that won’t come off, even when washed. Over time – this will build up and cause smoking when you use our air fryer.

I also do not recommend putting down a sheet of foil. The idea behind air frying is to allow the air to circulate around the food.

This is why the basket or tray has holes in it. If you put foil down – this prevents the air from reaching all of the areas it needs to in order for it to cook properly.

Instead – I recommend spraying the basket with olive oil using this spray bottle. You can line the air fryer with perforated parchment paper.

Or you can use one of these really great silicone liners that still allow for airflow but are reusable and easily cleanable.

How to Make Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Chicken

1. Cut the chicken into roughly 1” cubes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. Dip the chicken into the beaten eggs.
3. Next, stir together the cornstarch and panko and transfer the chicken from the egg to the cornstarch/panko mixture. Make sure the chicken is evenly coated on all sides.
4. Spray the air fryer insert with an oil sprayer and add the chicken, making sure to not overcrowd the basket or tray.
5. Set the air fryer to 375F and cook for 15-18 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through cooking.
6. Allow the chicken to cool for 3-4 minutes before you sauce it. This will help retain the crispness.

Sauce

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together all of the ingredients (soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sesame seeds).
2. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the sauce until it has thickened and has a consistency similar to caramel sauce.
3. Remove from the heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly– 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, and toss to combine.
5. Serve over rice, garnished with green onion, if desired.
6. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I use a jarred sauce?

Yes – if you have a favorite sauce that you absolutely love – you can use that instead. I like to make my own here because I rarely have the sauce on hand.

When I am making this recipe is it usually on a whim and I have not prepared by picking up the sauce beforehand.

Air Frying Doneness Tip

Every air fryer is a bit different and they all cook at different rates – so in general, all cooking times are approximate based on the pan and temperature.

You can always cook the recipe longer if needed and reduce the heat a bit. If needed, you can tent the top if it is browning too much.

Can I Make this Keto-Friendly?

Yes – there are some ways to make this recipe suitable for a keto diet. First – you will want to swap out the cornstarch with egg white protein powder. Then instead of using panko, you crushed pork rinds.

Then for the sauce, you can use coconut amnios instead of soy sauce and swap out the brown sugar with a sugar alternative. You’ll also want to swap the cornstarch in this part of the recipe too and use xanthan gum to thicken the sauce instead.

TIP

Teriyaki sauce should be prepared while you are cooking the chicken!

Can I Freeze Teriyaki Chicken?

Yes, you can freeze Teriyaki Chicken. Simply prepare the chicken and sauce according to the recipe instructions. Then, store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the air fryer or in a skillet on the stove.

How To Make Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

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