Description
Quick and crispy Air Fryer Sesame Chicken with a delightful blend of sesame flavor and spice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until well coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Once cooked, pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari or coconut aminos in place of soy sauce. For a vegan option, swap honey for maple syrup. Storing leftovers in an airtight container ensures freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg