Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Make delicious Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken in minutes! This easy dinner is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Great for weeknights!

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Japanese

Keyword air fried, air fryer, chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 367kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs boneless and skinless
⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger minced

Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

For a thicker sauce -

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Whisk the soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a mixing bowl.
Add the chicken to the mixture and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Transfer the chicken to the air fryer basket or tray. (save the marinade) Make sure it is in a single layer with enough space for airflow in between. You might have to work in batches depending on the size of your fryer.
Cook in the air fryer for 18-20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Transfer the remaining marinade to a small saucepan and cook it over medium heat. Bring it to a boil for at least 5 minutes. Whisk while cooking. If the sauce becomes too thick, reduce the heat and whisk in a splash of water.
When the chicken is done, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the top and toss to coat.
Season with sesame seeds and green onions when serving, if desired.

Notes

If a thicker sauce is desired, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes

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