Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken
Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken
Ingredients
For the Soy Sauce Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the cut chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Once marinated, remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Drain off most of the excess marinade, then sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. This will help create a slightly crispy exterior.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken pieces. Continue to air fry for another 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char, with an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Remove the cooked chicken from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately with rice or your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken
For the Soy Sauce Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the cut chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Once marinated, remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Drain off most of the excess marinade, then sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. This will help create a slightly crispy exterior.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken pieces. Continue to air fry for another 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char, with an internal temperature of 165°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Remove the cooked chicken from the air fryer and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately with rice or your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 1 min