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Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

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
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
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.