Air Fryer Sesame Chicken
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken delivers golden crispy chicken in a sweet sesame glaze. An easy dinner the whole family will love.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- small saucepan
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 2-inch bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon ginger minced or grated
- 1 cup cornstarch
- olive oil cooking spray
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds for garnish
- green onions sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, salt, garlic, and ginger. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.1 pound chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon ginger
- Add the cornstarch to the chicken and toss until evenly coated.1 cup cornstarch
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken in a single layer, spray the tops with cooking spray, and air fry at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping and spraying halfway through, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).olive oil cooking spray
- While the chicken cooks, make the sauce. In a saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, water, and cornstarch. Stir and cook until the sauce simmers and thickens.1 tablespoon sesame oil, ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar, ½ cup ketchup, ⅓ cup water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and toss with the sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve with steamed rice or veggies.2 teaspoons sesame seeds, green onions
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
♨️ REHEATING
- Air fryer: 375°F for 3-4 minutes
- Microwave: 1-2 minutes until heated through
- Oven: 350°F for 10 minutes
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 3 months.
- Reheat from frozen in the air fryer (8-10 minutes at 350°F) or in the oven (15-20 minutes at 350°F).
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Cook chicken in a single layer so it crisps evenly.
- Spray well with cooking spray to achieve a similar texture to deep-frying.
- Let the sauce thicken before tossing with the chicken.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Oven: Bake coated chicken at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Stovetop: Pan-fry the chicken in a skillet with a little oil until golden, then toss it with the sauce.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Use leftovers in lettuce wraps.
- Serve over fried rice or noodles.
- Add to stir-fries or stuff into sandwiches.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25g | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1567mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
