Sticky and salty-sweet Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs couldn’t be easier. It is a quick and hearty dish that wins every time and tastes better than takeout.
Gather all Ingredients
To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Teriyaki sauce is a Japanese glaze or marinade characterized by its sweet and salty flavor profile. It typically contains soy sauce, sake, mirin (sweet rice wine), and sugar.
- Chicken thigh is the dark meat from the upper part of the leg of a chicken, and is one of the most common parts of the chicken used in cooking. They are slightly higher in fat than breasts, but they also contain slightly more vitamins and minerals.
- Seasonings: salt and black pepper.
- Garnish (optional): toasted white sesame seeds, green onions, and/or lime
How to make this Recipe:
- Marinate chicken
In a medium bowl, add the Teriyaki sauce, salt, black pepper and marinate the chicken for 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer to the basket
Place the chicken, side skin up, in the basket (discard the marinade).
- Air fry and enjoy
Air fry at 350ºF for 25 – 30 minutes (flipping halfway). Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF. The exact time will depend on the size of the chicken thighs and your appliance. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Garnish and enjoy!
Air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a quicker cooking time. Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the thighs.
To prevent burning, periodically check the chicken thighs while cooking. If the teriyaki sauce starts to darken too much, you can cover the chicken with foil for the remaining cooking time.
Serve air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- ½ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 5 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- Garnish (optional): toasted white sesame seeds, green onions (finely chopped), and/or lime
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the Teriyaki sauce, salt, black pepper and marinate the chicken for 15-20 minutes.
- Place the chicken, side skin up, in the basket (discard the marinade).
- Air fry at 350ºF for 25 – 30 minutes (flipping halfway). Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF. The exact time will depend on the size of the chicken thighs and your appliance.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate. Garnish and enjoy!
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