Air Fryer Honey Sesame Chicken Better Than Takeout

Published 3/28/2022

Best Honey Sesame Chicken!

It’s true, I am a takeout snob. We order Chinese food at least once a week at my house and we often get a combination of stir-fried meals such as beef and broccoli or chicken stir fry and fried meals like sesame chicken. What I LOVE about this honey sesame chicken is that the sauce is made from scratch using a combination of soy sauce, honey, fish sauce, and white vinegar. And, that it’s air fried instead of deep-fried. You still get that deep-fried texture with air frying, but without the mess of oil. This is truly the most delicious air fryer chicken you’ll ever eat. Enjoy!

Featured Ingredients

The Chicken

Chicken breast: this sesame chicken recipe calls for chicken bresat. However, you’re more than welcome to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead.Seasonings: you need salt, garlic powder, ground ginger, and sesame seeds.Cornstarch: cornstarch helps make the chicken nice and crunchy– just like when it’s deep-fried.Eggs: egg is used to help the cornstarch and seasonings stick to the chicken.

The Sauce

I am a sucker for a yummy sauce and you’re going to swoon over this honey sesame sauce! Here’s what you need: No Deep-Frying Takeout at Home Kid-Friendly

Sesame oilGarlicSoy sauceFish sauceWhite vinegarGrated white onionGochujangGreen onion

What is Gochujang? Gochujang is a thick paste that is sweet, sour, and spicy. It’s a fermented Korean chili paste. Here are some great options for substitutions.

How to Make Honey Sesame Chicken in Air Fryer

Serving Suggestions

While this sesame chicken recipe is delicious on its own, you can complete the meal by serving it with any of the following: White Sticky Rice: Sticky rice is a very versatile recipe to pair with many Asian-inspired dishes. Make sticky rice in your own kitchen with our step-by-step instructions. Enjoy! Chicken Lettuce Wraps: These homemade PF Changs Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect way to start a meal or, because why not, to be the main meal. Chicken Fried Rice: This easy chicken fried rice recipe makes takeout a breeze in your own kitchen. In this post, we’ll teach you how to make chicken fried rice and share some alternate variations as well. Brown Rice: Making Instant Pot Brown Rice is as easy as 1-2-3. All you need is and Instant Pot, water, and your favorite brown rice and you’re ready to make a big batch of rice. It turns out perfect and fluffy every time.

Storage

While we suggest eating this Air Fryer Honey Sesame Chicken as fresh as possible, you can definitely store the leftovers for later.

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Transfer leftovers into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat: reheat in the microwave for 90 seconds or on the stovetop over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until hot.