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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken: Sweet, Savory, and Simple Delight

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This Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken recipe offers a delicious, homemade meal that's quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Shoyu (Soy Sauce) Substitutable with low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Mirin Can be replaced with rice vinegar mixed with sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Sake Omit or substitute with extra mirin
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Brown sugar is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (sliced) Fresh is preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Adjust to taste
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (cut into 1-inch cubes) Chicken breasts can be used with time adjustments
For the Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Can be replaced with arrowroot powder
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • medium bowl
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
  1. Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together shoyu, mirin, sake, sugar, sliced ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Add cubed chicken thighs to teriyaki sauce, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 380°F and spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray.
  4. Make Teriyaki Glaze: In a small saucepan, heat reserved teriyaki sauce and mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into warming sauce until thickened.
  5. Air Fry Chicken: Add marinated chicken to air fryer in a single layer, air fry at 380°F for 6 minutes. Flip, brush with glaze, and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes.
  6. Serve: Allow chicken to cool slightly before serving alongside steamed rice or stir-fried veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 6gCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Adjust sugar levels in teriyaki sauce as needed and avoid overcrowding the air fryer.

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