Air fryer Sesame chicken is an easy and healthy home-cooked version of a Chinese takeout favorite.
Duration:
Time Category Time
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 24 mins
Total Time 34 mins
Serving Information Value
Servings 4
Calories 358 kcal
INGREDIENTS:
Sauce Ingredients
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest
5 teaspoons Hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 Tablespoon cold water
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sesame seeds toasted
Chicken Ingredients
1 pound chicken thighs boneless skinless
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon olive oil spray
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut the chicken into cubed chunks, then toss in a large bowl with cornstarch and coat the chicken evenly.
Preheat the Air Fryer to 390ยบ Fahrenheit.
Add the chicken to the prepared air fryer basket.
Air fry the chicken for 24 minutes until golden brown, tossing the chicken halfway through the cooking time. Add a spritz of oil after tossing the chicken.
Add the sesame chicken sauce ingredients into a small saucepan and whisk over medium heat until the sauce has reached a small boil.
Once the sugar has completely dissolved, whisk in the cornstarch and water. Allow the sauce to thicken for around 5 minutes. Continue to whisk.
Mix in the sesame seeds.
Remove the sauce from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to continue thickening.
Place the chicken into a medium size mixing bowl and cover with the sauce. Toss the chicken so that each piece is coated in sauce.
Serve topped with rice and garnish with green onion.
NOTES:
Flour is a wonderful substitute for corn starch as it has starch in it already.