Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for Air Fryer Sesame Chicken:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken pieces in a resealable plastic bag or a bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, reserving the other half for later. Seal the bag or cover the bowl, and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or longer for more flavor).
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and drain any excess marinade.
- Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded for even cooking.
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, heat the reserved marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once it starts to simmer, add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Once the chicken is done, transfer it to a serving plate, drizzle with the thickened sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve the air fryer sesame chicken over cooked white rice and enjoy!
This recipe gives you a delicious and crispy sesame chicken without deep frying, thanks to the air fryer. Adjust the cooking time based on your air fryer model and the size of your chicken pieces.
