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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken with Slaw

Crispy air-fried chicken thighs glazed in teriyaki, topped with sesame seeds and served with a fresh cabbage slaw and cherry tomatoes. Ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
42g
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken with Slaw
quicksatisfyingamericanchickencrispytenderweeknightmain-dish

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Arrange chicken skin-side up in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 12 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Brush teriyaki sauce over the chicken and cook 3 minutes more until edges are caramelized.

  4. Step 4

    Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken in the final minute of cooking.

  5. Step 5

    Toss shredded cabbage with a splash of oil and salt, then divide onto plates with cherry tomatoes.

  6. Step 6

    Top slaw with glazed chicken thighs and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • air fryer basket
  • paper towels
  • silicone brush

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