Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

5 from 14 votes

This Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken is a homemade twist on your favorite takeout meal. It's easy to make, and always a hit with the family.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Marinade Time30

Total Time1

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Method: Air Fryer

Servings: Servings

Calories: 377kcal

In a large bowl or dish, add cut chicken. You want to cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Top with the marinade, salt, and pepper.
Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to marinate. This will allow the sauce to seep into the chicken to seal in the flavor and juices.
Pour chicken and marinade into a pie pan and place in the air fryer basket.
Cook at 350 for 15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Stir halfway through cooking.
Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds. For a punch of heat add some crushed red peppers.

Save time by prepping all of your ingredients ahead of time.
If you are planning on making multiple batches, use two pans and split the marinade between them.
Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
If you are using chicken breast instead of chicken thighs, you might need to reduce the cook time by a couple minutes to not overcook the chicken.
If you want to add more flavor to your sauce, you can add garlic and ginger to the sauce ingredients.
I like to try to get my chicken in a single layer in the pan if I can. However, if you can't, make sure to stir your chicken half-way through the cooking time.
If you need a gluten-free version of this dish, make your own homemade teriyaki sauce in a small saucepan with tamari sauce or coconut aminos, brown sugar, and seasonings.
To avoid the mess of spillage, you can line your air fryer basket with foil before you add the pan.