Description
Crispy, tender chicken thighs glazed with a homemade teriyaki sauce for a restaurant-quality meal in minutes. Infused with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey, this quick air fryer recipe delivers bold sweet-and-umami flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce (gluten-free optional)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels
In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, and ginger to make the marinate
Add chicken thighs to the bowl, toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes
Spray air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place chicken thighs in the basket in a single layer
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes, flipping once
While chicken cooks, mix cornstarch and water in a small saucepan. Whisk into remaining marinade and simmer until slightly thickened
Brush glaze over chicken, return to air fryer, and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp
Garnish with sesame seeds before serving
Notes
Marinating time can be extended up to 2 hours for deeper flavor
Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a lighter glaze
For extra crispiness, drizzle a little oil on the chicken before air frying
Leftovers refrigerate well for 3-4 days in an airtight container
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg