Easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs embody sweet and savory and mouth watering! Incredibly easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Perfect for when you have comfort food cravings!

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are slowly starting to be my favorite piece of chicken. They are always packed full of flavor and super juicy! You’ll love these chicken thighs paired with my Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

I always have to make a double batch of the teriyaki sauce because it goes so quick! I’ve already made these Teriyaki Chicken Legs and Teriyaki Chicken Breast. I’ll have to make teriyaki wings next!

With only a few ingredients these chicken thighs are super easy to make. You will have dinner done in under 30 minutes.

❤️ Why you’ll love this easy air fryer recipe

• Budget Friendly – All of these ingredients are super cheap and I paired it with recipe for a budget friendly meal.
• Easy Recipe – With only two ingredients this recipe is super easy to make.
• Meal Prep – This teriyaki chicken thighs recipe is great for meal prep! Go basic and pair it with broccoli and rice.

Ingredients

• Boneless skinless chicken thighs – I like to use boneless skinless chicken thighs but you can always use bone-in chicken thighs instead. And don’t forget to save the bones to make bone broth or chicken stock!
• Homemade Teriyaki Sauce– This teriyaki sauce is perfect for any chicken recipe. You can even make a large batch and store the extras in the refrigerator.

✳️ Tips & Tricks

To ensure that the chicken stays moist is to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Once they reach 165F, remove them from the air fryer. Don’t overcook.

Tools to make this Teriyaki Chicken Thighs in the Air Fryer

• Cosori Air Fryer – I love how big the air fryer basket is. You can cook so many things in it!
• Tongs – Flip the chicken thighs, so they cook evenly.
• Meat Thermometer – to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken thighs reaches 165F.

How to make Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

1. In a medium mixing bowl place your chicken thighs. Add in your teriyaki sauce and mix together.
2. Transfer the coated chicken thighs to the air fryer basket. Make sure the chicken thighs don’t over lap each other.
3. Cook the chicken thighs at 390F for 18 minutes. Flipping halfway through. Or until the internal temperature is 165F.
4. Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer basket and serve with your favorite kind of rice.

Oven Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. In a medium mixing bowl add your chicken thighs and teriyaki sauce. Mix them together.
3. Transfer the chicken thighs to a baking pan and place inside the oven.
4. Cook the chicken thighs for 20 minutes.
5. Once timer goes off remove the chicken from the oven.
6. Serve with your favorite rice!

Substitutions

If you don’t have boneless skinless chicken thighs, you can use bone-in chicken thighs instead. You will just have to add a few more minutes to the cooking time.

What to serve with Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

With these chicken thighs, you can make your Asian inspired rice bowl. Just make some of your favorite rice and whip up your own Stir Fry Vegetables. You are good to go! Top them with sliced green onions if you’re feeling fancy.

How to store

• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• For meal prep, you can freeze a meal for up to 3 months

♨️ How to reheat

Transfer the chicken thighs to a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 1.5-2 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

❓FAQs

More Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Recipes

If you loved this teriyaki chicken thigh recipe in the air fryer, check out these other chicken thigh recipes to make!

• Trader Joes Shawarma Chicken Thighs
• Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
• Easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
• Air Fryer Katsu Chicken Thighs

You may also like this Air Fryer Chicken Katsu, Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Breast or this Easy Air Fryer Honey Chicken Breast.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

These Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs keep things simple but still full of flavor. Make your own favorite rice bowl in the own comfort of your home.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asain

Servings 4

Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

  

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• 5 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce

Instructions

 

• In a medium mixing bowl place your chicken thighs inside the bowl. Add in your teriyaki sauce and mix it together.
• Transfer the coated chicken thighs to the air fryer basket. Make sure the chicken thighs don’t over lap each other.
• Cook the chicken thighs at 390F for 18 minutes. Flipping halfway through. Or until the internal temperature is 165F.
• Remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer basket and serve with your favorite kind of rice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 643mgPotassium: 376mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 34IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

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