🍗 Air Fryer Sesame Chicken (Better Than Takeout!)
Crispy, sticky, and full of flavor—ready in 20 minutes with no deep frying!
📝 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1 lb (450g) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 egg white (helps crispiness!)
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp ginger powder
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp sesame oil (for tossing)
For the Sauce:
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¼ cup honey (or maple syrup)
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce (or oyster sauce)
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1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, for thickening)
For Garnish:
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1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Sliced green onions
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the chicken:
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In a bowl, mix chicken, egg white, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, and pepper. Let sit 10 mins.
2️⃣ Air fry:
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
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Lightly coat chicken with sesame oil (prevents sticking).
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Cook in batches (single layer!) for 8-10 mins, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
3️⃣ Make the sauce:
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In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Simmer 2 mins.
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Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1-2 mins until thickened.
4️⃣ Coat & serve:
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Toss crispy chicken in the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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With: Steamed rice, broccoli, or cauliflower rice for low-carb.
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Extra crunch? Add chopped peanuts or cashews.
💡 Pro Tips
✔ No cornstarch? Substitute with arrowroot or potato starch.
✔ Double sauce if you love it extra sticky!
✔ For extra crispiness, spray chicken with oil before air frying.
This quick, healthier sesame chicken tastes just like your favorite takeout—without the guilt! 😋
Want it spicier or with veggies? Ask below! 👇