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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

This air fryer version of teriyaki chicken delivers tender and juicy chicken pieces with a glossy teriyaki glaze, offering a convenient weeknight meal that's full of flavor without the hassle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces Thighs stay juicier, but breasts work well too.
  • Salt and pepper salt and pepper to taste Go easy on salt as soy sauce will add salt later.
Teriyaki Sauce Base
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar Use honey for a cleaner sweetness; brown sugar for a deeper caramel note.
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water Loosens the sauce.
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water For thickening.
Cooking Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil To coat the skillet for sauce heating.
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish Add more for extra crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix the teriyaki sauce base in a small bowl by stirring together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, water, minced ginger, and minced garlic until uniform.
  2. Lightly season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Air fry the chicken pieces in a single layer until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Cook in batches if necessary.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm the vegetable oil.
  3. Add the air-fried chicken to the skillet, and pour the teriyaki sauce over it. Stir to coat.
  4. Reduce heat to low, stir the cornstarch slurry, and pour it into the skillet while stirring until the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, and serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

For best results, keep chicken pieces uniform in size and avoid crowding the air fryer basket. Stir the cornstarch slurry right before adding to the sauce.