Once you make this Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Recipe, you're going to be hooked. This is an easy dinner recipe that shows how juicy and tender cooked chicken can be. Plus, you're going to learn how to make your very own homemade teriyaki sauce.
Forget about that store-bought teriyaki sauce, and check out the easy recipe as written below. Anytime you can make a sauce or marinade yourself with your own ingredients, you know it's going to be good! Trust me when I say that this homemade sauce recipe is the best way to compliment the flavor of the dish!
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Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Ground black pepper
- Green onions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Honey
- Ground ginger
- Minced garlic
- Water
- Cornstarch
How to Make Teriyaki Sauce
- Combine the water, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ginger in a medium saucepan. Heat over low to medium heat, stirring often.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the ¼ cup water together by whisking until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan.
- Increase the heat to medium, and heat the sauce until it reaches your desired level of thickness. Add additional water if needed for thinning the sauce.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
How to Make the Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
- Cut the chicken thighs into small bite-sized pieces. Top with ground black pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the basket of the air fryer in a single layer. Air fry the chicken thighs at 375 degrees for 13-15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer basket and add them to a medium-sized bowl.
- Mix the teriyaki sauce into the chicken thighs until they are completely covered.
- Add the chicken back to the air fryer basket and air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for an additional 2 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature has reached 165°F or 74°C.
- Garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds, and serve with rice and a side of vegetables.
Variations
Use chicken breasts - If you don't want to use chicken thighs, chicken breasts could also work for this recipe. That's the beauty of making air fryer chicken teriyaki - you can use different chicken pieces and get delicious and flavorful chicken.
How to Serve
Once you make this easy air fryer chicken recipe, it's as simple as pairing it with a side of white rice or brown rice or even a simple side salad. A healthy recipe like this can be paired with a number of other delicious side dish options, so have fun mixing and matching.
How to Store
It's important to let the air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs cool down completely before storing the chicken leftovers in an airtight container. Make sure that you eat any leftovers within 3 days for the best flavor of this delicious teriyaki chicken.
FAQs
Can I add any toppings to this easy teriyaki chicken?
You can! If you want to add more of the easy homemade teriyaki sauce, you can absolutely do that. You can also add fresh chives on top for a burst of flavor. Another great option is white sesame seeds. If you want to give the whole family topping options, just put a few in a bowl and let everyone decide on their own.
Can I meal prep this weeknight dinner?
You can! You can prep the chicken ahead of time and also make the sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce. Then, when it's time to prepare, you'll have a few things already knocked out!
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 5 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Green onions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 5 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
How to make Teriyaki Sauce:
- Combine the water, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ginger in a medium saucepan. Heat over low to medium heat, stirring often.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the ¼ cup water together by whisking until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan.
- Increase the heat to medium, and heat the sauce until it reaches your desired level of thickness. Add additional water if needed for thinning the sauce.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
How to Make Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken:
- Cut the chicken thighs into small bitesized pieces. Top with ground black pepper. Add the chicken thighs to the basket of the air fryer in a single layer.
- Air fry the chicken thighs at 375 degrees for 13-15 minutes. Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer basket and add them to a medium sized bowl.
- Mix the teriyaki sauce into the chicken thighs until they are completely covered.
- Add the chicken back to the air fryer basket and air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds and serve with rice and a side of vegetables.
Notes
Nutrition
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