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Air Fryer Chicken Yakitori Satisfying Real Flavor Your New Favorite Dinner

Air Fryer Chicken Yakitori recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish

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Experience a delicious Air Fryer Chicken Yakitori that combines rich yakitori sauce flavor with tender chicken. Perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal, these Japanese chicken skewers make a great family dinner option.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Mix chicken pieces with soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a large bowl and let the flavors meld for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
  3. Thread the marinated chicken evenly onto soaked wooden skewers.
  4. Arrange the skewers inside the air fryer basket without overlapping and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
  5. Ensure the chicken is cooked and caramelized with an internal temperature reaching 165°F before serving.

Notes

  • Optionally, brush more yakitori sauce on the cooked skewers
  • Serve hot sprinkled with sesame seeds or chopped green onions, paired with steamed rice, salad, or stir-fried vegetables
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days with juices included and reheat in the air fryer or microwave

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