Description
Dive in the crispy, succulent joy of Honey Sesame Chicken fresh from your air fryer! This recipe combines the enticing sweetness of honey with the rich, nutty flavor of sesame for a dish that is as delightful to eat as it is simple to prepare. Ideal for busy weeknights or when you crave something a little special without the fuss, this chicken will leave your taste buds singing and your family applauding your chef skills!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili paste (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, honey, ketchup, sesame oil, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and chili paste in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked chicken in the sauce until well-coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors!
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked in batches if the air fryer basket is small to maintain the crispiness.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg