Teriyaki Chicken in Air Fryer
A quick and easy air fryer recipe for crispy, juicy teriyaki chicken with customizable flavors.
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or use chicken breast cubes)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp garlic (crushed)
- 1 tsp ginger (crushed)
- 1 tsp pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare teriyaki sauce by mixing soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, and pepper. Optionally, use store-bought teriyaki sauce.
- Set aside half the sauce and marinate the chicken in the remaining sauce for 30 minutes.
- After marinating, add cornstarch to the chicken and mix well.
- Preheat the air fryer at 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes, brushing the basket with oil.
Cooking
- Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 7 minutes.
- Brush reserved teriyaki sauce on one side of the chicken, flip, and brush the other side.
- Close the air fryer and cook for another 7 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature above 165°F).
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for better flavor. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed. For extra crunch, you can increase the cooking time by a minute or two, keeping an eye on the chicken to avoid drying it out.