Description
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken pieces coated in a sticky, savory-sweet homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe delivers a takeout-style meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking spray or a bit of oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
2–3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
1 tsp fresh grated or ground ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water (for slurry)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks or leave whole. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Place chicken in a single layer in the basket and spray lightly with oil.
- Cook chicken for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken cooks, combine soy sauce, honey or sugar, vinegar, sesame oil (if using), ginger, and garlic in a saucepan. Heat over medium until bubbling.
- Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir into sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Toss cooked chicken in the thickened sauce or pour sauce over in a bowl. Optionally return to air fryer for 2 more minutes for extra caramelization.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles with desired toppings.
Notes
Add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.
Mix in diced pineapple for a tropical twist.
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat in microwave or air fryer, adding a splash of water if sauce thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
