Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken

Air fried soy sauce chicken marinade served on a white plate with a wedge of lemon and fresh parsley.

Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken

Welcome to my flavorful recipe for Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken! With the perfect blend of Japanese-inspired marinade and the convenience of air frying, this dish is a must-try for chicken lovers. Enjoy the crispy exterior and juicy interior of this air-fried karaage chicken, seasoned with savory soy sauce. It's a hassle-free way to indulge in the irresistible flavors of Japanese cuisine right at home!

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword air fry karaage chicken, air fryer soy sauce chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Marination Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings

Calories 448kcal

Ingredients

3/4 lbs Chicken Thigh can sub with chicken breast
1/2 Inch Ginger
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Japanese Sake can substitute with dry sherry wine or Chinese cooking wine
2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
2 tsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener
4 Cloves Garlic add up to 6 garlic cloves if you like garlic
1/2 tsp Togarashi optional
1 Lemon Wedge optional

Instructions

Gather all the ingredients.
Combine grated garlic, soy sauce, sweetener, Japanese sake, toasted sesame oil, optional togarashi into the small mixing bowl, mix well and transfer marinade into a zip-lock bag.
Cut chicken into 1/2 x 1/2 inch small bite-size pieces, place them into the zip-lock bag and marinate for 2 hour minimum (up to overnight) in the refrigerator.
Remove chicken from marinade and transfer to an air fryer tray in a single layer.
Air Fry at 360F for 10-12 minutes until chicken is golden brown. Transfer to a serving plate and serve with a wedge of lemon.

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