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Air fryer Teriyaki Chicken

This Air fryer Teriyaki Chicken is terrific dinner, ready in under 30 minutes. Made with an easy homemade teriyaki sauce, it so much better than takeout!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Keyword air fryer teriyaki chicken, air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 392kcal
Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

Teriyaki sauce

  • ½ cup sugar white granulated
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • teaspoon ground black pepper

Additional ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Equipment used

Instructions

  • Stir all teriyaki sauce ingredients together in a bowl or measuring cup, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until most of the sugar is dissolved.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place in a medium bowl. Add about half the teriyaki sauce and toss to coat thoroughly. Let it marinade for about 30 minutes, if possible or cook after 5 minutes.
  • In the mean time, add remaining sauce into a small sauce pan along with cornstarch (stir to dissolve) and bring to a boil over low heat. Let cook for 30 to 40 seconds and remove from heat. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 7 minutes. When hot, place chicken thighs (smooth side down) into the air fryer basket and cook.
  • When cooking time is done, open air fryer, brush some teriyaki sauce all over the chicken, turn them over (using tongs) and brush the other side with sauce.
  • Continue cooking for an additional 6 to 7 minutes, in the same temperature.
    Tip: If using breasts, cook at 380 degrees for 6 minutes, flip over and cook for an additional 6 minutes, or until completely cooked.
  • When cooking time is done, brush additional sauce on the top.

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Notes

Soy sauce – Use regular soy and not light/dark.
Does it taste sweet? No! The sugar is balanced with salty soy sauce and spices, so it does not taste sweet.
Be careful not to over cook the chicken or it will start to dry out.
How to garnish? Sprinkle toasted white sesame seeds and chopped scallions on cooked chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 1432mg | Sugar: 33g