Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken | The Recipe Critic

Super flavorful Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken cooks up perfectly every time! It’s tender and juicy on the inside, with a tasty teriyaki sauce coating the outside. Pair with rice and veggies for an easy meal on busy nights!

Ingredients Needed

Air fryer teriyaki chicken recipe is incredibly simple to make! You’ll just need a handful of basic ingredients to whip up a flavorful main dish that’s better than takeout. Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: Cut the chicken into small pieces to absorb the flavor and crispy from the air fryer.
• Soy Sauce: Gives the marinade a delicious salty taste.
• Brown Sugar: Provides a bit of sweetness to balance the savory flavors.
• Vinegar: Use rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar to help tenderize the meat.
• Garlic: Minced garlic is a must in any Asian glaze.
• Sesame Oil: Gives the sauce an earthy, nutty flavor.
• Ground Ginger: Adds a hint of warm spice.
• Water & Cornstarch: Whisked together to thicken the sauce.
• Garnish: Finish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for extra flavor and texture.

How to Make Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

This baked teriyaki chicken is a family favorite, but I think I might love this air fryer version even more! It has the same great sweet and savory flavor and can be cooked in half the time! I know all you busy mamas need that in your life!

1. Prep: Cut the chicken into 2-inch pieces, then place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and set aside.
2. Combine: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Reserve ¼ cup of the sauce and set aside.
3. Marinate: Pour the remaining sauce into the bowl of chicken pieces, then cover and marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.
4. Air Fry: Add the marinated chicken pieces to the air fryer basket. Space the chicken pieces evenly in a single layer. Close the basket and cook for 8 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Open the basket and flip the chicken pieces. Close the air fryer and cook for an additional 8 minutes or until cooked through. The safe internal temperature should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Heat the Sauce: Place the reserved ¼ cup of sauce into a small saucepan. In a small bowl whisk the water and cornstarch to make a slurry. Add the mixture to the sauce and whisk over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
6. Serve: Baste the chicken with the thickened teriyaki sauce. Serve the chicken over rice! Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice if desired.

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