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Crispy Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs with Sesame Seeds and Green Onions.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Abi Guna
These healthy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender, and bursting with bold flavors, perfect quick and easy meal that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian, Japanese
Servings 4
Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Basting Brush

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • ½ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water to make cornstarch slurry
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds to garnish
  • 2 teaspoons chopped green onions to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380°F for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the teriyaki sauce: Soy sauce, Rice vinegar, Garlic (minced), Ginger (grated), Black pepper, and Sesame oil. Mix well.
  • Add about ⅓ of the prepared sauce to the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes, if possible.
  • Pour the remaining sauce into a skillet and simmer over medium heat for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water to make a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. The sauce will thicken within 2 minutes.
  • Remove the teriyaki sauce from the heat and set it aside.
  • Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
  • Brush the chicken thighs generously with the prepared teriyaki sauce on both sides.
  • Cook for an additional 7-8 minutes to caramelize the sauce and create a sticky glaze.
  • Once done, garnish the chicken thighs with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
  • Serve the chicken thighs over a bed of rice and enjoy!

Notes

  1. If your sauce isn’t thick enough, mix a little more cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir it into the simmering sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.
  2. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer, leaving space between them for proper air circulation. Cook in batches if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 25.2gProtein: 11gFat: 10.3gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 819mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 13.6gIron: 5mg
Keyword Air fryer recipes, Chicken, Chicken thighs, Healthy, Teriyaki Sauce
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