Teriyaki Chicken

My take on a takeout mall food court classic made in the air fryer! Crispy, juicy and perfectly glazed teriyaki chicken all from the comfort of your home.

Teriyaki Chicken

My take on a takeout mall food court classic made in the air fryer! Crispy, juicy and perfectly glazed all from the comfort of your home. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: chinese takeout
Keyword: teriyaki chicken
Servings: 4
Author: kingcooks

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 – 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs 6-8 pieces

Teriyaki Sauce/Marinade

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tsp garlic grated
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Green onion for garnish

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix all teriyaki sauce/marinade ingredients until thoroughly combined.
  • Add half of the marinade to the prepped chicken thighs and mix until every piece is well coated. Set aside to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Toast some sesame seeds in a sauce pan over low/medium heat for 1-2 mins. Then add in remaining marinade and cook for about 5-6 minutes until thickened and can coat the back of a spoon. Add some water too thin it out if it gets too thick.

Air Fryer Instruction

  • Add the marinaded chicken thighs to the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes @400F. Flip and cook for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165F If you’re keeping the skin on, make sure to start skin side down.

Oven Instructions

  • Place the marinaded chicken thighs on a prepared sheet pan (sheet pan with aluminum foil topped with a cooking rack) and bake @375 for 15 minutes. Flip and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • Top with the teriyaki sauce you made in the sauce pan. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions. Enjoy!

One Comment

  1. This looks amazing. Found you on Pinterest and am a new follower. I can’t quit to try this and some of your other yummy recipes (the lemon chicken on a skewer looks Devine!”