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Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

Published Dec 7, 2022 by Allyson · 15 Comments
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Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious sweet sticky sesame sauce! There is no guilt with this healthier air fryer meal!

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious sweet sticky sesame sauce! There is no guilt with this healthier air fryer meal!

This quick air fryer sesame chicken is done in less than 30 minutes and incredibly easy to make. It's so delicious you'll forget it's not takeout, and that it is healthier than the typically fried version of the dish. Serve the sesame chicken alongside delicious Chinese Broccoli & Zucchini and over a bed of rice or cauliflower rice!

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious sweet sticky sesame sauce! There is no guilt with this healthier air fryer meal!

Meal plan with this easy sesame chicken recipe for a busy weeknight, and then don't worry about what's for dinner. It's simple to make in the air fryer, and it's done in less than 25 minutes from start to finish.

How to make Air Fryer Sesame Chicken:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Prep the ingredients and have them ready to go!
  • A couple at a time, coat the chicken in the egg, then dip into the cornstarch, making sure to coat each piece evenly on all sides. Repeat for all of the chicken.
ingredients for sesame chicken
  • Preheat the air fryer for a few minutes at 400 degrees. Then open and spray the base of the air fryer with oil spray (I like this sprayer), and place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer (you may have to do more than one batch depending on the size of your air fryer). Lightly spray the top of the chicken with oil spray.
  • Cook the chicken at 400F for 8 minutes, then carefully flip the chicken pieces over. Cook an additional 3-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F on an instant read thermometer. Remove the chicken.
cooking the chicken in the air fryer
  • While the chicken is cooking, you can make the sauce:
    • Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook on medium-high heat until the sauce thickens slightly-- about 4-5 minutes. 
sesame sauce in pot
  • Place the sauce in a bowl with the cooked chicken. Toss to combine. Serve as desired and garnish with green onions.

What is sesame sauce?

Sesame sauce is a delicious sweet asian inspired sauce. It's a combination of soy sauce, garlic, toasted sesame oil, lime juice and sesame seeds. The sesame sauce is so tasty and good on everything from chicken and tofu to vegetables and noodles!

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious sweet sticky sesame sauce! There is no guilt with this healthier air fryer meal!

How to store leftovers:

  • Store: If by chance you have leftover chicken, which is unusual, you can save them in your fridge in an airtight container for three or four days. 
  • Freeze: Why not make extra and freeze them for easy thaw and heat the sesame chicken later. You can keep them in the freezer for up to 90 days. Just freeze without the sauce and make the sauce when needed.
  • Reheat: When you are ready to serve this delicious air fryer sesame chicken, just defrost in the fridge overnight, then heat them in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes. 
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious sweet sticky sesame sauce! There is no guilt with this healthier air fryer meal!

Now that the chicken is ready, here are some great options to serve alongside the meal...

What to serve with Sesame Chicken:

  • Asian Salad is a healthy side dish to serve alongside this meal.
  • Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli is easy, quick, and healthy to accompany this dinner!
  • Quinoa Fried Rice is a healthier version of fried rice that pair well with this quick dinner.
  • Chinese Broccoli & Zucchini is a great side to serve alongside the chicken.
  • Asian Glazed Brussels Sprouts pair so well with this dinner!
  • One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles is an asian inspired noodle dish that would be great alongside this sesame chicken.
  • A bowl of steamed white rice or iced cauliflower for lower carb option.
close up of sesame chicken served

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

  • Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
  • COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
  • GoWISE USA 7 QT Air Fryer -with Dehydrator & 3 Stackable Racks, Led Digital Touchscreen

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Air Fryer Sesame Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Total Time
21 mins
 

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious sweet sticky sesame sauce! There is no guilt with this healthier air fryer meal!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: air fryer sesame chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 337 kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1” cubes
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ¾ cup cornstarch
For the Sesame Sauce
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
To serve:
  • Green onion or parsley for garnish
Instructions
For the Chicken
  1. Preheat the air fryer at 400F for five minutes.
  2. Coat chicken pieces with the beaten egg, then dip chicken into cornstarch, making sure to coat each piece evenly on all sides. Tap off any excess cornstarch.
  3. Spray the base of the air fryer with oil spray, then place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. Lightly spray the top of the chicken with oil spray.
  4. Cook the chicken at 400F for 8 minutes, then carefully flip the chicken pieces over. Cook an additional 3-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F on an instant read thermometer. Remove the chicken.
For the Sesame Sauce
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens slightly-- about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Place the sauce in a bowl with the cooked chicken; Toss to combine.
To serve:
  1. Garnish with green onions and/or parsley. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Makes at least 4 servings. 337 calories per serving*.

*Calculate nutrition facts based off the specific ingredients used. 

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Comments

  1. Sharron H

    December 07, 2022 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    I will definitely be making this on repeat. It came out perfect and was so crazy easy! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Allyson

      December 08, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      Easy dinners are the BEST!

      Reply
  2. jess

    December 07, 2022 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    this is one of my favorite dishes to get from chinese restaurants, and I am so thankful that I can now make it at home, thank you so much!

    Reply
  3. Julia

    December 07, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    This was a really easy and delicious recipe! It took about 12 minutes to cook. I used the chicken in a sesame salad, It was perfect! Thank you for posting!!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      December 08, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      Thank you so much for your review!

      Reply
  4. Alicia

    December 07, 2022 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    This is soooo tasty and served over cauliflower rice was the perfect healthy meal! I could eat this sauce on EVERYTHING!!!!!

    Reply
    • Allyson

      December 08, 2022 at 3:45 pm

      It really is so delicious!

      Reply
  5. Beth

    December 07, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    That looks absolutely amazing. I love sesame chicken. I can't wait to make it for myself!

    Reply
  6. Amanda

    December 07, 2022 at 6:52 pm

    Looks like the perfect use of my air fryer! I will be giving this a try next week.

    Reply
  7. Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert

    December 08, 2022 at 9:10 am

    5 stars
    Beyond delicious! I loved having this for dinner!

    Reply
  8. Catalina

    December 08, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    5 stars
    This chicken is so crispy and flavorful! Love this dish!

    Reply
  9. Sandra McCollum

    December 09, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    This looks perfect! Can't wait to try!

    Reply

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