Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Breast
This air fryer teriyaki chicken breast recipe is absolutely delicious and quick to throw together! Tender, sticky, sweet, and packed full of flavor, It is easy and quick to cook with under 20 minutes of cooking time. Let me show you how to make teriyaki chicken breast in air fryer that is perfect for busy weeknights or any occasion.
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) Chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons Teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion granules
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry. If the chicken breasts are very thick you can slice them into half, or use a meat mallet to pound them into equal thickness.
- Mix the teriyaki sauce, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Add the teriyaki sauce to the chicken and using either tongs or your hands, move the chicken breasts all around so the teriyaki sauce thoroughly coats them on all sides, or use a brush to apply the marinade on the chicken in order to really get maximum sauce coverage!Do you have a few extra minutes to dedicate to this recipe? If so, instead of coating the chicken breasts with the teriyaki sauce right before cooking them you can marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 4 hours. You can allow the chicken to marinate for as long as 24 hours if you like
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket leaving space between them.
- Air fry teriyaki chicken breast at a temperature of 400F/200C for 9 minutes then flip the breasts over and allow them to cook for another 8-9 minutes or until cooked. You will know the chicken is done when the outside has turned a crispy brown color and the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. There will be no blood or pinkiness in the middle.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and place on a cutting board. I know it can be so tempting to jump right into cutting it up and eating it, but resist that urge! The chicken needs to rest for just a few minutes to allow the juices to circulate throughout it. Once it has rested for a few minutes it will be ready to slice right into.
- Serve it all by itself, on a salad, on a bed of rice, or with your favorite side dish!
Notes
- You can use any brand of teriyaki sauce that you want, or you can even make your own! Our recommendation is to use a thick sauce so it clings to the chicken breast while in the air fryer. We have noticed that thinner sauces tend to run and end up in the air fryer basket instead of on the chicken.
- Air fryers can vary according to size and brand, so you might need to adjust your cooking time or temperature accordingly.
- Are you a herb lover? Feel free to add herbs like parsley to the sauce.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket! Doing this will prevent the heat from circulating correctly and can result in the chicken not getting evenly cooked. If you want to make a large amount of air fryer teriyaki chicken, split it into several smaller batches to make sure that the chicken can be cooked properly.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before cutting into them.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 27gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 662mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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