Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
his delicious air fryer teriyaki chicken is ready in 15 minutes and perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
An interesting blend of sweet and salty umami flavors that will take your taste buds on a wild savory ride like never before. It It is juicy, moist, tender and delicious this teriyaki chicken will leave you wanting more.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 5 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 1.3lb (600g)
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- ½ Tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds to serve
- Green onions to serve
Instructions
- Remove any unwanted fat from the chicken thighs and transfer it to a bowl or a Ziploc bag. Season with a pinch of salt and white pepper, then add half of the teriyaki sauce, garlic paste, and olive oil to the chicken. Mix all to combine, making sure the chicken is well coated, and marinate for at least 15 minutes for maximum flavor.
- Preheat air fryer to 365F /180C for 5 minutes.
- Brush oil in the air fryer basket and carefully add the chicken thighs to the air fryer basket in a single layer spacing them out so they don't overlap.
- Cook for 7 minutes, brush the chicken with the reserved teriyaki sauce, flip and brush then continue to cook for 7-9 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F/ 74C
- Remove the teriyaki chicken from the air fryer to a plate with some freshly boiled rice, sprinkle some sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 23gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 836mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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