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Air Fryer Crispy Sesame Chicken

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This crispy, golden sesame chicken rivals your favorite takeout. It's a quick and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Air Fryer Crispy Sesame Chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 591 kcal
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Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 1/2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 large Eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Cooking Spray

For the Sauce

  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons Water

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken pieces dry and season with salt. Coat each piece in cornstarch, dip in beaten eggs, then press into panko breadcrumbs to coat completely.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Spray basket with cooking spray and arrange chicken in a single layer without touching. Spray tops with cooking spray.
  • Air fry for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is golden brown and reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  • While chicken cooks, make the sauce by combining honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in sesame seeds.
  • Toss the crispy chicken in the sesame sauce until well coated. Serve immediately over rice with green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 591kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 60gFat: 15g
Keyword air fryer, crispy chicken, easy dinner, sesame chicken
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