Chicken yakitori in the air fryer - Easy and flavorful Japanese recipe

Juicy chicken yakitori skewers glazed with a sweet soy sauce, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.

facile

Air Fry

Mode

200°C

Temperature

15 min

Cooking

452 kcal

Per serving

For the skewers

For the yakitori sauce

For the finishing

Fiber

1g

Protein

30g

Carbs

10g

Fat

28g

Values are based on an average estimate per serving.
Chicken yakitori in the air fryer - Easy and flavorful Japanese recipe

Instructions

  • 1.Prepare the marinade

    In a saucepan, mix the soy sauce, mirin, sake, water, sugar, ginger and garlic.
    Bring to a boil, then simmer for 7 to 8 minutes until thickened.
    Let cool.

  • 2.Marinate the chicken

    Cut the chicken thighs into 2.
    5 cm pieces.
    Mix with half of the cooled sauce and marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.

  • 3.Assemble the skewers

    Thread the chicken pieces onto the pre-soaked bamboo skewers.

  • 4.Air fryer cooking

    Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.
    Place the skewers on parchment paper in the basket.
    Cook 3-4 minutes, brush with sauce, flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until slightly caramelized.

    💡 **Tip**: For this step, we recommend this product Perforated parchment paper which will make the job easier!

  • 5.Finishing and serving

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with the remaining sauce on the side.

Tips from Atelier Airfryer

Tips for success

✔ Soak the bamboo skewers for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
✔ Use uniform-sized chicken pieces for even cooking.
✔ Reserve some sauce for basting during cooking and for serving.

Vegetarian variation

Replace the chicken with firm tofu or shiitake mushrooms.
Dry them well before marinating for better flavor absorption.

About this recipe

Yakitori is a classic from Japanese izakayas, traditionally grilled over charcoal.
This air fryer version offers a quick and healthy alternative, ideal for an exotic weeknight meal or to impress your guests.

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