Description
A simple and quick recipe for Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 to 3 teaspoons light brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil for coating air fryer basket
- Green onions (thinly sliced, optional for garnishing)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional for garnishing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, olive oil, light brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add diced chicken to the marinade, stir to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 6-8 hours.
- Coat the air fryer basket with 1 teaspoon olive oil or cooking spray.
- Preheat air fryer to 385F if required. Cook at 380-390F for best results.
- Add chicken to the air fryer in a single layer and discard excess marinade.
- Air fry for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping once, until chicken reaches 165F. Cooking time varies based on chicken size and air fryer type.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately, preferably with rice.
Notes
- Adjust the marinating time based on your schedule.
- For homemade teriyaki sauce, include extra ginger and garlic.
- Cooking times may vary with different air fryer models.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg