Description
This Air Fryer Sesame Chicken Recipe features tender, juicy chicken coated in a delightful sesame flavor, offering a healthier alternative to traditional takeout with a crispy texture and significantly less oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic powder, and ginger powder for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss the marinated chicken in cornstarch to ensure a crispy coating.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
- Cook the chicken for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Air Fryer Sesame Chicken!
Notes
- Preheating your air fryer can significantly reduce cooking time and help achieve a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: air-fryer
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: air fryer, sesame chicken, quick dinner, healthy recipe, weeknight meal