Easy Teriyaki Chicken Skewers in the Air Fryer
Seasoned chicken breasts are skewered and air fried until tender, then brushed with a homemade teriyaki sauce. Serve over steamed rice and veggies for a complete, protein packed meal.
Equipment
- 3-5" wood or metal skewers if using wood skewers soak before using
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 3 lbs. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into small cubes or thin slices
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
For the teriyaki sauce:
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 3 tbsp Light brown sugar packed
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Garlic minced
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
Instructions
For the teriyaki sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, water, and cornstarch. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture starts to bubble, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer 5-10 minutes, stirring often until the sauce has reduced slightly.
For the chicken:
- Add cubed chicken to a mixing bowl, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix to combine. Skewer onto wood or metal skewers and set aside.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees for 10-13 minutes. Once preheated, add the skewers into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-13 minutes, flipping halfway through. Chicken is done when it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Brush skewers with the homemade teriyaki sauce. Serve over steamed rice with extra sauce for dipping. Leftover chicken will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Notes
*If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes so they don't burn in the air fryer. Metal skewers can also be used, they are fine to use in the air fryer.
*Cooking time may depend on the size of the chicken.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 1527mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg