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.