Easy Teriyaki Chicken Breast In The Air Fryer (20 Minute Dinner)

Name: Easy Teriyaki Chicken Breast In The Air Fryer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (lean and fresh if possible); ½ cup teriyaki sauce (thick and sticky, not watery); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); Cooking spray (light layer for the air fryer basket)

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This air fryer chicken breast with teriyaki glaze is one of those recipes I make when dinner needs to happen fast, but I still want big flavor. It takes almost no prep, uses a simple store-bought sauce, and comes out tender on the inside with that sticky, caramelized glaze on the outside. I make this a lot on busy weeknights, usually when everyone is starving and patience is thin.

If you are looking for an easy air fryer chicken breast recipe that feels a little special without extra work, this one always delivers.

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INGREDIENTS
PREPARATION
CONSEILS AND SUGGESTIONS
NUTRITION
FAQs
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INGREDIENTS

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Main Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, lean and fresh if possible
½ cup teriyaki sauce, thick and sticky
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

For Cooking

Cooking spray, light layer for the basket

PREPARATION

Prep The Chicken

Preheat the air fryer to 375F or 190C so it is ready to go. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. This helps the seasoning stick and gives you better browning. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

Start Air Frying

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer so air can circulate around them. Cook for 10 minutes.

Add The Teriyaki Glaze

Flip the chicken after 10 minutes. Brush the teriyaki sauce generously over the top of each breast. Make sure you use a thick sauce so it clings instead of running off.

Finish Cooking

Air fry for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165F or 75C. The glaze should look shiny and slightly caramelized.

Rest And Serve

Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving.

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CONSEILS AND SUGGESTIONS

Let the chicken rest before cutting to keep it juicy.
Use a thick teriyaki sauce for the best glaze.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if you like.
This chicken is great over rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer for a few minutes.

NUTRITION

Calories: 263 kcal
Nutrition values will vary based on the teriyaki sauce used.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken breasts?

Fresh works best, but fully thawed chicken can be used if patted dry well.

How do I know the chicken is done?

Use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 165F.

Can I make this with homemade teriyaki sauce?

Yes. Just make sure it is thick enough to glaze properly.

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