Air Fryer Crispy Sesame Chicken
This crispy, golden sesame chicken rivals your favorite takeout. It's a quick and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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Servings: 4 servings
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: 1serving | Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 15g
Cost: $12