Teriyaki Popcorn Chicken

Popcorn Chicken Teriyaki Style

Trust me, once you make this you won’t stop.

Marinate at least 30 min, then air fry at 355–375°F (180–190°C) for 17 min.

  • Air fryer
  • Marinate at least 30 min
A bitten piece of popcorn chicken in a sticky teriyaki glaze with sesame seeds

Popcorn Chicken Teriyaki Style

Marinate
at least 30 min
Air fry temp
355–375°F / 180–190°C
Air fry time
17 min

Ingredients

Chicken

The Marinade (30 min to overnight)

Seasoned Flour

Egg Wash

Coating

Sticky Teriyaki Glaze

Instructions

  1. Marinate

    Marinate the chicken for at least 30 min, overnight if you can.

  2. Coat

    Dredge in seasoned flour → egg wash → panko breadcrumbs.

    Please use panko, not just flour. Learn from my mistakes.

  3. Air Fry

    Air fry at 180–190°C / 355–375°F for 17 min until golden & crispy.

    Every air fryer runs differently, adjust time & temp if needed.

    Internal temp: the biggest piece should read 165°F / 74°C.

  4. Glaze

    Combine everything in a pan and simmer until thick & glossy.

    Toss the hot crispy chicken in the glaze until fully coated.

  5. Serve

    Serve immediately while sticky, glossy & crunchy.

    Don’t wait, eat it fresh!

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