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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Chicken Sesame

Air Fryer Chicken Sesame

This flavorful and easy Air Fryer Chicken Sesame recipe is perfect for a quick dinner. The air fryer gives the chicken a crispy exterior while keeping it juicy inside.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 450 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 30 ml soy sauce
  • 15 ml sesame oil
  • 15 ml honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cucchiaino ginger, minced
  • 2 cucchiai sesame seeds
  • 1 cucchiaio cornstarch
  • 1 cucchiaino salt to taste
  • 1 cucchiaino pepper to taste
  • 1 cucchiaio chopped green onions for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  3. After marinating, remove chicken from the marinade and sprinkle cornstarch evenly over the thighs.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
  5. Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes.
  6. After 10 minutes, flip the chicken and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Remove chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crunch, toss the chicken in a bit more sesame seeds before air frying.
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