Air Fryer Chicken Yakitori Satisfying Real Flavor Your New Favorite Dinner
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 people 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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.
- Preheat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken evenly onto soaked wooden skewers.
- Arrange the skewers inside the air fryer basket without overlapping and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
- 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
Nutrition
- Calories: 663 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 3641 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g + 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 222 mg
Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/air-fryer-chicken-yakitori/