Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Deliciously tender, flavorful, EASY air fryer teriyaki chicken skewers that only need 15 minutes to cook! How to cook air fryer chicken skewers with a homemade teriyaki marinade & small wooden skewers.

Marinate 1 hour or overnight

Course Air fryer

Cuisine American, Japanese

Keyword air fryer chicken skewers, air fryer teriyaki chicken skewers

Prep Time 15

Marinate Time 1

Total Time 1 45

Servings servings

Calories 209

Author Alyssia Sheikh

Ingredients

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed (about 1-inch)
¾–1 cup teriyaki marinade to taste (homemade or store-bought)
16 small wooden skewers ~5-6 inches
optional: sesame seeds for rolling

Teriyaki Marinade

⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup broth of choice
½ orange juiced (optional)
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp fresh ginger grated
1 clove garlic grated

Instructions

In a measuring cup, whisk everything together for marinade. Pour marinade into a zip-top bag or a flat dish with a lid. (Or use your favorite store-bought teriyaki sauce.)
Add cubed chicken thighs onto skewers. Place skewers into bag or container with marinade, so meat is covered. Seal bag or cover dish with lid.
Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight in the fridge. (You can also skewer the meat after marinating it, if preferred—although this option will be messier!)
Preheat air fryer to 350°F (180°C) as needed.
Place one batch of marinated skewers into air fryer basket and cook for 13-16 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (to an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). The exact cook time will depend on how large your skewers and chunks of meat are.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer or overlap your skewers! I cooked mine in 2 batches, 8 small skewers at a time.
Remove cooked skewers from air fryer, serve, and enjoy!
Allow to cool before storing in an airtight container in the fridge. Lasts 5-7 days.
Yields 16 skewers.

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