Air Fryer Chicken Yakitori
Air fryer chicken yakitori is a tasty street food that's easy and fun to make at home! Bite sized pieces of tender chicken thighs are marinated in a delicious soy and sake marinade, then loaded onto skewers and air fried for less than 20 minutes. These savory, sweet, and crisp chicken bites are perfect to serve as a casual appetizer, party snack, or main dinner dish!
Equipment
- Skewers: About 8-12 skewers depending on their size and the size of your air fryer. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before use.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- ¼ cup sake
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 garlic clove minced (optional for extra flavor)
- A small piece of ginger grated (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with all other ingredients. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Set your air fryer to 400°F to preheat for about 5 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers evenly.
- Place the skewered chicken in the air fryer basket, don't overlap. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turn half way through.
- The chicken should be nicely caramelized on the outside and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
Serving: Optionally, brush some additional Yakitori sauce on the cooked chicken. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and/or chopped green onions, alongside steamed rice, salad, or stir-fried vegetables.
To store chicken yakitori place them in the air tight container for up to 4 days. If there is any juice in the air fryer, add it to the container as well. Reheat kebabs in the air fryer or in the microwave
Nutrition
Calories: 663kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 43gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 222mgSodium: 3641mgPotassium: 602mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 3mg
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