This Sesame Chicken Recipe is perfect for the air fryer. It is crispy on the outside and so tender and juicy on the inside with the perfect sauce.
The Air Fryer Sesame Chicken Recipe below can be made in less than thirty minutes, that is quicker than you could order take out and have it delivered. Above all, you can make it your way, with less fat, calories and no MSG.
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- 30 Minute Meal: Delicious dinner is ready in less than a half hour.
- Easy Ingredients: Make it healthier and with your ingredients.
- Family Friendly: Tempts everyone in the family.
- Adaptable: Can be made with the ingredients you want to use.
- Makes Great Leftovers: So great for lunch the next day.
What You Need to Make this Air Fryer Chicken Dish
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Flour
- Cornstarch
- Eggs
- House Seasoning Blend
Sauce
- Hoisin sauce
- Soy sauce
- White vinegar
- Oil
- Sesame seeds
- Garlic
- Chili oil
- Brown sugar
Equipment
How to Make Sesame Chicken Recipe – Step by Step
- Make Sauce: First, in a saucepan on medium heat, combine all the sauce ingredients and stir and then bring to boil then set heat to warm.
- Coating: Second, in bowl, mix the house seasoning, flour and cornstarch. Next, toss the chicken cubes until fully coated.
- Dredge: Then dredge the chicken through the beaten eggs and then coat back into the coating.
- Cook: Spray air fryer basket and chicken with oil and cook on 380 for 8 minutes.
- Toss: Finally, remove cooked chicken and toss in the sesame sauce. Lastly, serve over rice.
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Common Questions About this Sesame Chicken Recipe
Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Of course, alternatively, boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used for this recipe.
Indeed, increase or decrease the ingredients as necessary for your families needs.
Leftovers can be frozen, again, in an airtight container for up to three months.
I love serving this chicken over rice. This Instant Pot Jasmine Rice would be perfect! Some other great options are:
>Easy Sesame Noodles
>Thai Peanut Noodles
>Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice
Expert Tips for Making Air Fryer Sesame Chicken Recipe
- Sesame Chicken Recipe Can be Doubled: Get the right Air Fryer size for your family, they have such a great variety now. Therefore, you can double or triple this recipe if it is required.
- Toast: The sesame seeds can be toasted before hand for a great flavor.
- Low Sodium: Healthier versions of your favorite sauces can help make this dish even better.
- Variation tip: Feel free to use noodles, quinoa or brown rice in this dish.
- Quick Tip: Premade microwave rice. Such as: basmati rice or Sticky Rice.
- Alternate sauce: Time saving premade sauce, for example, Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Sauce for Honey Sesame Chicken.
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Air Fryer Sesame Chicken Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast , cubed
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs , beaten
- 2 tablespoons House Seasoning Blend
SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
GARNISH
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a saucepan on medium heat, combine all the sauce ingredients and stir. Bring to boil then set heat to warm. Set aside until chicken is cooked.
- In bowl, mix the natures seasoning, flour and cornstarch. Toss the chicken cubes until fully coated.
- Dredge the chicken through the beaten eggs and then coat back into the flour. Repeat until all cubes are battered.
- Place cubes in the oiled air fryer basket. Spray chicken with oil and cook on 380 for 8 minutes
- Remove cooked chicken and toss in the sesame sauce. Serve with rice.
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Expert Tips
- Sesame Chicken Recipe Can be Doubled: Get the right Air Fryer size for your family, they have such a great variety now. Therefore, you can double or triple this recipe if it is required.
- Toast: The sesame seeds can be toasted before hand for a great flavor.
- Low Sodium: Healthier versions of your favorite sauces can help make this dish even better.
- Variation tip: Feel free to use noodles, quinoa or brown rice in this dish.
- Quick Tip: Feel free to use pre made microwave rice. Such as: basmati rice or Sticky Rice.
- Alternate sauce: Feel free to use a premade sauce, for example, Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Sauce for Honey Sesame Chicken.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaptation of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
This is better than most delivery sesame chicken I’ve had. I did about half the sugar amount and it was still sweet. So delicious!