If you’re looking for a quick and tasty chicken recipe that doesn’t require lots of ingredients or prep time, this air fryer teriyaki chicken is a great one to try. The chicken is lightly seasoned, marinated in teriyaki sauce, and then cooked in the air fryer until it’s tender and slightly caramelised.
It’s a simple recipe that works well for busy weeknights and can easily be served with rice, noodles, or a fresh salad. The air fryer helps the sauce glaze the chicken beautifully while keeping the meat juicy inside.
What You Need
Below is a quick overview of the ingredients used in this recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredient list and exact measurements.
- Chicken breasts – chicken breasts work well for a quick meal, but this recipe also works with thighs, drumsticks, or wings.
- Teriyaki sauce – This provides the main flavour and creates a delicious sticky glaze as the chicken cooks. I used a bottle from Lidl, but you can use any.
- Salt and black pepper – A little seasoning helps bring out the flavour of the chicken.
- Garlic powder
How To Make It
Start by seasoning the chicken on both sides with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Place the chicken in a bowl or shallow dish and pour over about three quarters of the teriyaki sauce, turning the chicken so it is coated. Leave it to marinate for 20 to 30 minutes. If you have more time you can leave it longer, but even a short marinade adds plenty of flavour.
Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes at 180°C, turning the chicken halfway through the cooking time. When you flip the chicken over, brush the remaining teriyaki sauce over the other side.
Check the chicken is cooked through before serving. The internal temperature should reach 75°C, or the juices should run clear when cut into. Serve immediately with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Different Cuts of Chicken
Use different cuts of chicken: This recipe works well with thighs, drumsticks, or wings as well as chicken breasts.
- Chicken breasts: 18–20 minutes
- Boneless chicken thighs: 16–18 minutes
- Bone-in thighs: 20–22 minutes
- Drumsticks: 20–25 minutes
- Chicken wings: 16–18 minutes
Tips and Serving Suggestions
- Add sesame seeds or spring onions on top before serving for extra flavour and texture.
- Make it a meal: Slice the cooked chicken and serve it over rice with steamed broccoli or stir-fried vegetables.
- Extra glaze: If you like a stronger sauce flavour, brush on a little more teriyaki sauce during the last few minutes of cooking.
More Air Fryer Recipes
If you are looking for more chicken recipes for the air fryer check out these for inspiration:
- Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Kebabs
- Air Fryer Whole Chicken
- Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
- Air Fryer Hot Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
- Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Legs
- Air Fryer Hunters Chicken
- Air Fryer Jerk Chicken
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts or chicken thighs, drumsticks or wings
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 100 ml teriyaki sauce
Instructions
- Season the chicken on both sides with the salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
- Place the chicken in a bowl and pour about three quarters of the teriyaki sauce over the top. Turn the chicken so it is well coated.
- Leave to marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 18 to 20 minutes at 180°C, turning halfway through. When turning the chicken, brush the remaining teriyaki sauce over the other side.
- Check the chicken is cooked through before serving. The internal temperature should reach 75°C.
Notes
- Chicken breasts: 18–20 minutes
- Boneless chicken thighs: 16–18 minutes
- Bone-in thighs: 20–22 minutes
- Drumsticks: 20–25 minutes
- Chicken wings: 16–18 minutes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an estimate.