Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Bites – Crispy and Quick
Teriyaki chicken bites cooked in an air fryer, crispy on the outside and juicy inside, with an irresistible sweet-savory sauce.
Steps
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes.
- 2
In a bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
- 3
Add chicken cubes and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 4
Drain excess marinade, then toss chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- 5
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (360°F).
- 6
Place chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 7
Cook for 10 minutes, then shake the basket.
- 8
Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- 9
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Shopping list
Chicken breast, Teriyaki sauce, Soy sauce, Honey, Garlic powder, Ginger powder, Cornstarch, Sesame seeds, Green onions
Recipe story
Teriyaki sauce originated in Japan, created by imperial chefs centuries ago. The 'teriyaki' glazing technique combines soy sauce, mirin, and sugar to give fish and meat a distinctive shine. The recipe spread worldwide, becoming a staple of modern Japanese cuisine.
Ingredient Secrets
Ginger
Ginger, known since antiquity, was one of the first spices brought along the Silk Road, so precious that a kilogram of ginger was worth a sheep in medieval Europe.
Garlic
Native to Central Asia, garlic was already known in ancient Egypt, where it was given to slaves to boost their strength. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed it before competitions, and in Rome, legionaries considered it essential for courage. During the Middle Ages, it was used to ward off vampires and the plague.
Onion
Probably originating in Central or West Asia, onions were cultivated in ancient Egypt, where they were considered a symbol of eternity and placed in tombs. In ancient Greece, athletes ate them to balance their blood, and in Rome, they were a staple food for soldiers. During the Middle Ages, onions were believed to protect against arrows and the plague.
Honey
Honey is one of the oldest sweet foods, used since the Stone Age. In ancient Egypt, it was offered to the gods and used in embalming. In ancient Greece, it was considered the food of the gods, and in Rome, it was used as medicine and preservative. During the Middle Ages, honey was the main sweetener in Europe before sugar.
Sesame
In Assyrian mythology, the gods drank sesame wine on the night before the creation of the world, and in ancient Rome, sesame seeds were sprinkled on soldiers' bread to give them strength. In the Middle Ages, sesame was considered a magical food capable of boosting vitality. Today, it is valued for its oil rich in essential fatty acids.
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