Description
This air fryer teriyaki chicken combines the speed of modern cooking with the bold, umami-rich flavor of classic teriyaki. With crispy skin, juicy thighs, and a sticky-sweet glaze, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for busy meals or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
6 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs
1 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp black pepper
¾ tsp kosher salt
¼ cup teriyaki sauce (e.g., Bachan’s)
Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 10 minutes
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and drizzle with avocado oil, massaging it into the skin
Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground ginger, black pepper, and salt over the chicken
Place thighs skin-side up in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them
Air fry for 18–22 minutes until crisp and golden
Brush with teriyaki sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking to glaze
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if desired
Notes
Use skin-on thighs for最大 crispiness
If teriyaki sauce is too sweet, add 1 tsp rice vinegar to balance
Leftover chicken works well in rice bowls or wraps
Ensure teriyaki sauce is halal-certified if required
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg