Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
These air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs are perfectly crispy and coated in a delicious sticky teriyaki sauce. They come together in under 30 minutes which makes them great for a busy weeknight dinner.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot flour
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Season your chicken thighs with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Spray the basket of your air fryer with cooking spray and place the chicken thighs in a single layer in the basket. You will have to cook the chicken thighs in batches.
- Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 10 minutes, flip them, and cook for another 8 minutes. They should be 165 degrees internal temperature.
- While the chicken is cooking, mix the teriyaki sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Add the sauce to a saucepan and heat to medium-low heat. Let the sauce come to a slow boil and cook for around 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Coat each chicken thigh in the sauce and serve with white or brown rice and your favorite veggie.
Notes
Substitutions
Chicken thighs- I use boneless skinless chicken thighs but you can use skin on chicken thighs, bone in chicken thighs, or chicken breast. The cooking time will vary if you use bone in chicken thighs.
Arrowroot flour- You can use tapioca flour or cornstarch.
Coconut aminos- Gluten free or regular soy sauce will work.
Rice vinegar- You can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
Honey- Maple syrup, coconut sugar, or brown sugar works.
Ginger- You can use fresh ginger if you don't have ground ginger.
Garlic- You can use garlic powder if you don't have fresh garlic.
Tip
Don't overcrowd your chicken thighs in your air fryer. This way they will get the perfect crisp. Depending on how big your air fryer basket is, you may have to do this in batches.
Storing and reheating
Store your leftover chicken thighs in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
You can reheat your leftovers in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes or in the microwave for 45-60 seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 22gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 441mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
*nutrition information is an approximate
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