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Air-Fried Teriyaki Chicken
The chicken is tossed in a deliciously flavored homemade teriyaki sauce. When air fried it produces super juicy tender pieces of chicken that’s perfect for easy weeknight cooking.

the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer Compact
+2 more appliances
30 mins total time
10 mins active time
Easy
Serves 2
Ingredients
Measurements:
1½ lb boneless chicken thighs, skin on
½ tsp sesame seeds
1 green onionthinly sliced
For the teriyaki sauce
⅓ cup (2¾ fl oz) soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
3 tbsp (2½ oz) honey
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp finely grated ginger
2 cloves garlicminced
1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1To make the teriyaki sauce, whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat.Tip: The chicken can be marinated overnight for a more intense flavor.
- 2Insert the oven rack into position 1 Down. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 410°F, for 18 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 3Place the chicken, skin side up, in the roasting pan and pour over the sauce from the bowl. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds
- 4Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and air fry for 18 minutes. When the oven signals, rotate the pan and continue cooking.
- 5To test if the chicken is ready, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part, it should read a minimum of 165°F. If not, press A Bit More.Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
- 6Cut each thigh into three pieces on the diagonal. Reserve the pan juices.
- 7Drizzle the chicken with the pan juices and sprinkle with the onions. Serve with steamed rice, if desired.