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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Savory Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Ready in Just 30 Minutes

A quick, easy, and gluten-free Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken recipe that's delicious and family-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Shoyu Substitute with soy sauce if unavailable.
  • 1/4 cup Mirin Can be replaced with a mix of white wine and 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • 1/4 cup Sake Omit for non-alcoholic version.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Use brown sugar for richer flavor or honey as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh ginger adds aromatic warmth; use ground ginger in a pinch.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Substitute with 1 teaspoon garlic powder if needed.
For the Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can be a gluten-free alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Used to create a cornstarch slurry for glazing.
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Can be substituted with chicken breasts.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Create Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine shoyu, mirin, sake (if using), sugar, ginger, and garlic. Whisk until well blended. Reserve ¼ to ½ cup of the marinade for glazing later.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken thighs into the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Prepare Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
  4. Make Glaze: Heat reserved marinade over medium heat until simmering. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and gradually add to the simmering marinade, stirring until thickened.
  5. Cook Chicken: Spray air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Arrange chicken in a single layer. Cook for 6 minutes, then flip, brush with glaze, and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes.
  6. Serve: Let chicken rest for a few minutes and serve warm, drizzled with extra glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spices according to your liking. Marinating the chicken overnight enhances flavor absorption.

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