Air Fryer Sesame Chicken
This popular Chinese food is easy to prepare in the air fryer. Without any added fat, the chicken will be crispy and tender and the sauce will remind you of the traditional Sesame Chicken dish served in most Chinese restaurants. Try this Air Fryer Sesame Chicken and it may become your go-to favorite Chinese dinner!
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breast boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- olive oil
Sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
Chicken
- Cut the chicken into bit sized pieces (1 inch each)
- Place the chicken into a large bowl and add the potato starch to coat evenly
- Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket
- Spray the chicken generously with olive oil.
- Air fry at 350°F for 14 minutes, flipping chicken halfway
Sauce
- Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, orange juice, hoisin sauce, ginger, and garlic powder to a small saucepan, and bring to a slight simmer
- Once the sauce starts to simmer, stir in the cornstarch and water, mix well until thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Toss cooked chicken with the sauce
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- The exact cooking time will depend on size if chicken and the type of air fry. Always use a meat thermometer and make sure sure internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
- Make the sauce while the chicken is cooking, the sauce and the chicken should take about the same amount of time.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
405
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
112
mg
37
%
Sodium
1189
mg
52
%
Potassium
524
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
107
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
