Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is a huge hit at my house! Easy to make, I bet you’ll love this tasty dinner! Serve with rice or noodles and dinner is done!

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

Guys, if you haven’t noticed my love of the beloved air fryer by now…well let me say it again for those in the back. This lady loves her air fryers all of them! I’ll be the first to admit I was intimidated in the beginning by this small kitchen appliance. Fast forward a couple or three years and air fryers are my fave!

Just yesterday, on a 90-degree icky-sticky August day I whipped up some roasted potatoes in my air fryer to go alongside some grilled steaks. Guess what? My kitchen stayed nice and cool, no heating up my oven and in turn heating up my kitchen and the entire house. 

How does some tasty Air Fryer Sesame Chicken sound friends? Delicious, right? This tasty main dish is a family favorite that is loaded with flavor and ease. Simple enough for a weeknight meal, serve alongside rice or noodles, add a veggie and you have a complete meal. 

What ingredients do you need to make this dish?

• Chicken
• Flour
• Cornstarch
• Eggs
• Seasonings
• Sauce ingredients: hoisin sauce, soy sauce, white vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, minced garlic, chili oil, and brown sugar

Some tips for making this recipe:

• Morton Nature’s Seasoning is found in the spice aisle. You can substitute with any combination of seasonings you desire. 
• Add some Sriracha if you’d like to make this dish spicier.
• I use perforated parchment paper in the bottom of my air fryer for easier cleanup. 
• Know your air fryer, some may need to use tongs to flip chicken pieces over halfway through cooking time. 
• Cooking time is approximate depending upon your air fryer.
• NOTE: the chicken will not be as crispy as deep frying but will have a nice outer coating.
• For garnish: chopped green onion or toasted sesame seeds.

Simple step by step directions:

Complete directions in the recipe card below. Prepare sauce and set aside.

Dredge the chicken pieces in flour, cornstarch, and Morton Nature’s Seasoning mixture.

Dip the coated chicken pieces into the beaten eggs.

Return the chicken pieces to the flour mixture, coating completely.

Cook in the air fryer.

Toss in the prepared sauce. Serve immediately.

Try these other delicious air fryer recipes:

• Air Fryer Loaded Mini Meatloaf
• Air Fryer Tangy Korean BBQ Wings
• Air Fryer Taco Fries

Dessert from your air fryer is easy too:

• Air Fryer Cherry Pies
• Air Fryer Chocolate Cake
• Air Fryer Homemade Doughnut Holes

Yield: 4 servings

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

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Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is a huge hit at my house! Easy to make, I bet you'll love this tasty dinner! Serve with rice or noodles and dinner is done!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken

• 1 cup chicken breast, cubed
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 Tablespoons Morton Nature's Seasoning

Sauce

• 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon oil
• 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili oil
• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine all the sauce ingredients and stir. Bring to a boil then remove from heat. Set aside until chicken is cooked.
2. In a bowl, mix the Natures Seasoning, flour, and cornstarch.
3. Toss the chicken cubes until fully coated in this mixture.
4. Dredge the chicken through the beaten eggs and then coat back into the flour. Repeat until all the pieces are battered.
5. Place chicken pieces in the air fryer basket.
6. Spray chicken with oil and cook on 380 for 8 minutes.
7. Remove cooked chicken
   and toss in the prepared sesame sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nature's Seasoning is a prepared spice mix found in the spice aisle that contains: onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and other seasonings. Substitute for any spice mixture you desire.