This air fryer teriyaki chicken recipe shows you how to make crispy chicken with a sweet and tasty sauce in your air fryer. It’s super quick, and you’ll be eating in just 30 minutes! You’ll get a crispy and crunchy outside, and then we will pour on a special teriyaki sauce that makes it extra delicious.

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen!

Ingredient Notes

🔹Cooking Spray: A little bit of oil spray will help you make the chicken super crispy. Any cooking spray from the kitchen will work!

🔹Chicken: Try to use chicken breasts that have no bones or skin. Each piece should be cut in half to make thinner pieces so they cook better.

🔹Breadcrumbs: Use regular Italian breadcrumbs to give the chicken a nice crunchy coat. You can also use panko breadcrumbs, which will make it even crunchier!

🔹Eggs: We will use eggs to help the breadcrumbs stick to the chicken. Two large eggs should be enough.

🔹Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients:

🔹Soy sauce: This gives us that salty, tasty flavor.
🔹Brown sugar: Makes the sauce sweet (like the restaurants!).
🔹Mirin: This is a sweet cooking liquid from Japan. If you can’t find it, you can use rice vinegar instead.
🔹Garlic and ginger: These add lots of yummy flavor to the sauce.
🔹Cornstarch: This helps make the sauce thick so it sticks to the chicken better.

How to Make Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

🔹First, let’s get ready:

Cut each chicken breast in half to make it thinner.
Crack 2 eggs into a wide bowl and mix them up with a fork.
Put breadcrumbs in another wide bowl.
Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken.

🔹Now, let’s bread the chicken:

Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture.
Then roll it in the breadcrumbs until it’s all covered.
Spray both sides with cooking oil.

🔹Time to cook:

Put the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket; don’t squish them together!
Set your air fryer to 375°F.
Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
Check if it’s done! The chicken should not be pink inside.

🔹Let’s make the yummy teriyaki sauce:

While the chicken is cooking, put soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, garlic, and ginger in a small pot.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water.
Heat the sauce until it starts bubbling.
Stir in the cornstarch mixture and keep stirring until the sauce gets thicker.

🔹Finishing up:

Pour or brush the teriyaki sauce over your crispy chicken.
Wait 5 minutes before eating (we know it’s hard to wait!).
If you want, sprinkle some sesame seeds and green onions on top.

Serving Suggestions

Here are some easy serving suggestions for your air fryer teriyaki chicken:

Rice Bowl:
Put some fluffy white or brown rice in a bowl.
Add your crispy teriyaki chicken on top.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Extra teriyaki sauce makes it even tastier!

Veggie Sides:
🔹Steam some broccoli or carrots (they taste great with the teriyaki sauce too!).
🔹Make a simple salad with lettuce and cucumber.
🔹Try some edamame (these are fun green soybeans you can pop out of their shells).

Dipping Sauces:
🔹Extra teriyaki sauce.
🔹Sweet chili sauce (if you like it a little spicy).
🔹Ranch dressing (it goes great with crispy chicken!).

Freezing and Storage instructions

Here are some freezing and storage instructions for your air fryer teriyaki chicken:

Store in the fridge:

🔹Let the chicken cool down completely; once cooled, try to place the chicken in a container with a tight lid. You can keep the chicken in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, and if you have extra sauce, try to store it in a separate container.

Freeze your chicken:

🔹To freeze your chicken properly, wait until the chicken has completely cooled down. Wrap each piece individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Then, place the wrapped pieces in a freezer bag and make sure to push out as much air as possible before sealing the bag tightly.

🔹Try to use your air fryer to reheat your chicken. Heat the chicken at 350°F for 3-4 minutes. This will keep the chicken exterior crispy. Use the microwave if you don’t have much time; simply heat for 1-2 minutes.

FAQs

Q1: How do I keep my chicken from drying out?

Cut the pieces to the same size so they cook evenly. Don’t overcook the chicken! When you finish the cooking, let it rest for 5 minutes and don’t slice it right away!

Q2: Can I make my teriyaki sauce less sweet?

Yeah! Try to use less brown sugar or replace it with honey. You can also add more soy sauce to make it less sweet!

Q3: How do I know when my chicken is well cooked?

Your chicken is cooked when it’s no longer pink inside and the breading is golden brown and crispy.