🍗 Chicken

Sesame Chicken in Air Fryer – Quick Sticky Sauce Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken in Air Fryer – Quick Sticky Sauce Recipe
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: boneless skinless chicken thighs; cornstarch (for coating); olive oil spray; soy sauce (or gluten-free alternative); brown sugar; orange juice; hoisin sauce (or gluten-free alternative); ground ginger; garlic clove, crushed; cold water; cornstarch (for sauce); sesame seeds; green onion, sliced (optional, for garnish); cooked rice (optional, for serving)

Tender chicken pieces, crispy air-fried and glazed with a sweet-savory sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds. A quick and delicious dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Time⏱️ 35 min

Servings👤 6

Difficulty

🥘 Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken thighs — 6 pieces

cornstarch (for coating) — 1/2 cup (60g)

olive oil spray — as needed

soy sauce (or gluten-free alternative) — 1/4 cup (60ml)

brown sugar — 2 tablespoons (30g)

orange juice — 2 tablespoons (30ml)

hoisin sauce (or gluten-free alternative) — 5 teaspoons (25ml)

ground ginger — 1/2 teaspoon

garlic clove, crushed — 1

cold water — 1 tablespoon (15ml)

cornstarch (for sauce) — 1 tablespoon (8g)

sesame seeds — 2 teaspoons

green onion, sliced (optional, for garnish)

cooked rice (optional, for serving)

👨‍🍳 Steps

1Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized cubes. Place in a bowl and toss with 1/2 cup cornstarch until evenly coated.

2Arrange chicken cubes in the air fryer basket and spray generously with olive oil spray.

3Cook at 200°C (390°F) for 10-15 minutes. Halfway through, shake the basket and spray with a little more oil. Internal temperature should reach at least 74°C (165°F).

4While chicken cooks, prepare the sauce: in a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, and crushed garlic.

5Heat over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a gentle boil.

6In a small bowl, mix cold water with 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Pour this slurry into the saucepan and stir until sauce thickens.

7Add sesame seeds, stir, then set aside. Let the sauce rest for 5 minutes to thicken further.

8When chicken is done, remove from air fryer and transfer to a bowl. Pour sauce over and toss to coat evenly.

9Serve over cooked rice and, if desired, garnish with sliced green onion.

🛒 Shopping List

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1/2 cup cornstarch, olive oil spray, 1/4 cup soy sauce (or gluten-free), 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 5 teaspoons hoisin sauce (or gluten-free), 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon cold water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, green onion (optional), cooked rice (optional)