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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Chicken

    Air fryer Teriyaki Chicken

    Published: Apr 6, 2021 · Modified: Dec 15, 2022 by Rachna ·

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    These teriyaki chicken bites in air fryer are loaded with flavour and make for a perfect main. These make a lovely meal with some rice and salad.

    Teriyaki Chicken from takeout is made healthier and fresher using this air fryer version. I really prefer this to ordering from outside.

    You can have it as an appetizer or make it for a weekend dinner.

    air fried teriyaki chicken with a glaze and sesame seeds garnish on a white plate.

    You may also like Healthy chicken meatballs in air fryer, KFC copycat Air fryer fried chicken, air fryer chicken cutlets, crispy Air fryer chicken wings and Healthy chicken tenders in air fryer.

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    • Teriyaki Sauce from Scratch
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Serving suggestions
    • Instructions
    • Tips
    • 📖 Recipe Card
    • 💬 Reviews

    Teriyaki Sauce from Scratch

    I have shared the recipe for making teriyaki sauce from scratch in the recipe card.

    It is actually pretty easy to do if you have the ingredients in your pantry.

    Just mix them together and you have the sauce ready in no time.

    You could also use store bought sauce if you so desire.

    Close up of air fried teriyaki chicken with a glaze and sesame seeds garnish on a white plate.

    Variations

    1. The recipe is already dairy free. Make it gluten free by using gluten free sauces.

    Storage

    The prepared chicken can be stored in air-tight container in the fridge for upto 3 days. You can also freeze it for a month in the freezer.

    Reheat in air fryer before consuming.

    Serving suggestions

    These make for a delightful main dish. Pair them with Asian noodles, fried rice, smashed potatoes or just plain boiled rice.

    They are delicious and super flavorful.

    Instructions

    Prepare teriyaki sauce by combining together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic and pepper.

    Or use store-bought sauce. Keep half aside and marinate boneless skinless chicken cubes in the remaining half marinade.

    chicken pieces marinated in Teriyaki sauce

    Preheat Air fryer to 400 F or 200 C for 4 minutes.

    Lay the marinated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket after brushing it with oil.

    Marinated chicken pieces in air fryer basket

    Air fry at 400 F for about 8-10 minutes till the chicken is perfectly cooked.

    If you wish to you can baste the cooking chicken with the thickened marinade (add cornstarch dissolved in water to the reserved marinade) that you have reserved.

    Teriyaki chicken done in air fryer

    This will enhance the taste of the chicken and also give it a glossy look.

    Once the chicken is done, take it out and serve after garnishing with sesame seeds.

    Tips

    1. You can use chicken cubes from either the breast or thighs. Make sure not to overcook them.

    2. Always cut them into equal sizes for uniform cooking.

    3. You can also use drumsticks or wings but adjust the cooking time accordingly.

    4. Pepper can be excluded but I like my sauce to be punchy hence add it.

    5. You can use half the marinade for making the thick sauce to drizzle over the done chicken. This is done by adding cornstarch in water along with sesame oil and adding it to the marinade. Heat it in a sauce pan or use this thick slurry to baste your chicken when it is cooking for a glossy glaze.

    6. I like to make a thick sauce then I then drizzle over the done chicken

    7. You could use mirin in place of rice wine vinegar.

    8. If using artificial sweetener make sure that it is suitable to cook with at high temperatures.

    Here's the recipe card:

    📖 Recipe Card

    Teriyaki Chicken in Air fryer

    Rachna Parmar
    This delicious air fryer teriyaki chicken is a healthier version of takeout. Air frying helps in keeping the calories lower. Very easy recipe.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Marination time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Japanese
    Servings 4
    Calories 206 kcal

    Equipment

    • Philips Air fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast cut into cubes or 500 gm.

    For teriyaki sauce

    • ½ cup soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
    • 2 tbsp. honey or sugar substitute
    • 1 tsp. garlic crushed
    • 1 tsp. ginger crushed
    • 1 tsp. pepper optional

    For sauce or glaze

    • 1 tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp. water
    • 1 tsp. sesame oil

    For garnish

    • 1 tsp. sesame seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Mix together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic and pepper to make teriyaki sauce. Take half of it and marinate the chicken cubes in it. I like to marinate them for about an hour in the fridge.
    • The remaining marinade is for a thick sauce or for basting during air frying.
    • Preheat air fryer at 400 F or 200 C for 4 minutes.
    • Lay the marinated chicken cubes in one layer on the air fryer basket. Air fry for about 8-10 minutes till cooked.
    • If you wish to you can baste the cooking chicken with the thickened marinade that you have reserved. This will enhance the taste of the chicken and also give it a glossy look.
    • Once the chicken is done, take it out and serve after garnishing with sesame seeds.
    • I like to cook the reserved marinade to a thick sauce by adding cornstarch dissolved in water to it and 1 tsp. sesame oil.
    • Just cook for a minute till it is thick. Then spoon over your done chicken for a glossy flavorful sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot with noodles or rice.

    Notes

    1. You can use chicken cubes from either the breast or thighs. Make sure not to overcook them.
    2. Always cut them into equal sizes for uniform cooking.
    3. You can also use drumsticks or wings but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
    4. Pepper can be excluded but I like my sauce to be punchy hence add it.
    5. You can use half the marinade for making the thick sauce to drizzle over the done chicken. This is done by adding cornstarch in water along with sesame oil and adding it to the marinade. Heat it in a sauce pan or use this thick slurry to baste your chicken when it is cooking for a glossy glaze.
    6. I like to make a thick sauce then I then drizzle over the done chicken
    7. You could use mirin in place of rice wine vinegar.
    8. If using artificial sweetener make sure that it is suitable to cook with at high temperatures.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1753mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. veenaazmanov says

      April 07, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious treats with healthier cooking option like the Air Fryer. Need to plan my weekend to making this delicious chicken.

      Reply
    2. David says

      April 07, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious chicken! I love teriyaki flavor, and now have an easy to make recipe for it thanks to your instructions.

      Reply
    3. Allyssa says

      April 07, 2021 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      super quick and easy teriyaki chicken recipe! Love this so much! Thanks a lot for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Lauren Vavala says

      April 07, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      I really need to break out my air fryer more often. There is soo much you can do with it that I never thought of - this recipe sounds so good!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        April 13, 2021 at 10:52 am

        Thanks Lauren. I love it as well.

        Reply
    5. Claudia Lamascolo says

      April 07, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      Weve made this twice now and its my husband's favorite chicken dish and so easy thanks!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        April 13, 2021 at 10:52 am

        Thank you so much, Claudia. Glad to know that you liked it.

        Reply
    6. Narpal Uppal says

      October 02, 2021 at 10:01 pm

      5 stars
      Very flavor ful.
      Loved by fàmily

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        October 05, 2021 at 2:15 pm

        Thanks Narpal. Glad to hear that.

        Reply
    7. Paul Baylis says

      December 10, 2021 at 12:57 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        December 10, 2021 at 10:32 am

        Thanks

        Reply
    8. Betdy says

      December 14, 2022 at 6:14 pm

      Could you skip the cornstarch ?

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        December 14, 2022 at 8:41 pm

        Yes, you could. Cornstarch helps in thickening the sauce, that's all.

        Reply

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