Air fryer sesame chicken breast is a quick and delicious meal that’s both crispy and flavorful. Here’s a simple recipe for making air fryer sesame chicken breast:Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Coating:
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or regular all-purpose flour if not following a low-carb diet)
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional, for added color and flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
For the Sesame Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey (or a low-carb sweetener for keto)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or a keto-friendly thickener)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions:
- Start by preheating your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for a few minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In one shallow dish, combine almond flour (or regular flour), sesame seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Next, coat the chicken breast in the sesame seed mixture, pressing it onto the chicken to adhere.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they aren’t touching.
- Air fry the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy and golden brown.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sesame sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or sweetener), sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the saucepan and whisk everything together.
- Heat the sauce over low-medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Once thickened, remove it from the heat.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the air fryer and let it cool slightly.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips or serve them whole, drizzling the sesame sauce over the top.
- Optionally, garnish with more sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve your air fryer sesame chicken breast with your choice of side dishes, such as steamed vegetables or rice.
Enjoy your crispy and flavorful air fryer sesame chicken breast with a delicious homemade sesame sauce!
