Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Recipe
2021-05-04- Cuisine: Asian
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Advanced
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 34m
- Ready In: 44m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
231.0 -
Fat
9.0 g -
Saturated Fat
3.0 g -
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.0 g -
Cholesterol
115.0 mg -
Sodium
586.5 mg -
Potassium
32.5 mg -
Carbohydrate
15.0 g -
Fiber
0.2 g -
Sugars
12.5 g -
Protein
23.9 g
Air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs recipe.Crispy, flavorful, and healthy air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs. Serve with rice and veggies for a complete meal.
What are the benefits of air frying?
Air frying is a healthy and easy way to prepare food. It’s also versatile, which means that you can use it for all sorts of dishes.
Air frying is an alternative to deep-frying and other cooking methods that utilize high heat. Air fryers are safe to use because they don’t require oil or butter, so they’re healthier than deep frying. They also use less energy than other cooking methods like baking or microwaving.
Why Should You Cook Teriyaki Chicken in the Air Fryer?
Teriyaki chicken is a popular dish. It is often served in restaurants and on sushi platters. However, it’s often cooked in a large pan with oil or butter, which adds unnecessary calories and fat to the meal. The air fryer can be used to cook teriyaki chicken without adding any extra fat.
Cooking teriyaki chicken in an air fryer is healthier than cooking it in a pan with oil or butter because the air fryer cooks food by circulating hot air around it. This means that less oil or butter is needed to cook the dish because the hot air will help brown and crisp up the outside of the meat while cooking it from the inside out.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper falkes
- 1½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- sesame seeds
Method
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, ginger, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce. Stir well.
Step 2
Pierce 10-15 holes into the chicken thigh's skin. Place the chicken in the broth mixture. Toss well to coat. Allow marinating for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Remove marinated thighs from the marinade and transfer to a large plate. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 4
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of marinade, mirin, cornstarch, and sugar. Mix well. Microwave for 1 minute, then set aside.
Step 5
Preheat your air fryer to 400 F (200 C) for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Place the marinated chicken, skin side up in the air fryer basket. Fry at 400 F (200 C) for 25 minutes, turning once over halfway through.
Step 7
Brush the chicken with marinade mixture. Fry for a further 5 minutes. Allow cooling for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve hot.
