Name: Air Fryer Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 3 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 13, 2026

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. Who needs take out? 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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Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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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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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cornstarch Coating Perfection 🥚
Double-coat your chicken by dipping in egg wash, then cornstarch mixture, for an extra crispy and golden air fryer sesame chicken exterior.
Sesame Seed Toasting Technique 🥣
Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry pan before adding to the recipe to enhance their nutty flavor and release their essential oils.
Sauce Consistency Hack 🥄
Whisk your sauce ingredients thoroughly and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cornstarch to slightly thicken for perfect coating.
Air Fryer Space Management 🍗
Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer with slight spacing to ensure maximum crispiness and even air circulation.
Marinade Magic 🧄
Marinate chicken in a mixture of soy sauce and garlic for 15-30 minutes before coating to infuse deeper flavor into the meat.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.