Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

Air Fryer Chicken Teriyaki Bowls are a fast, flavorful meal made with tender air-fried chicken tossed in a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze. Served over rice with your favorite veggies, it’s a healthier takeout-style dish perfect for busy weeknights. Quick to prep, easy to customize, and great for meal prep too!

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Bowls are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a takeout-style meal right at home.

Featuring tender, juicy chicken cooked in the air fryer and coated in a rich, savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, this dish comes together quickly and pairs perfectly with steamed rice and fresh veggies.

It’s a healthy, family-friendly recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you’re craving something flavorful without the fuss.

✅ Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• 🍗 Tender, juicy chicken – Air fryer cooks it perfectly every time.
• 🍯 Sweet and savory teriyaki sauce – Packed with bold, crave-worthy flavor.
• 🍚 Perfect for meal prep – Make ahead and enjoy all week long.
• 🥦 Customizable with your favorite veggies – Broccoli, peppers, carrots, and more!
• 🌪️ Quick and easy in the air fryer – Ready in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients Needed

• Chicken: Use boneless skinless chicken breast, bone-in chicken thighs, or boneless skinless chicken thighs.
• Seasonings and Spices: Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, and Olive Oil
• Homemade Terkiay Sauce: Light Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar, Ground Ginger, Minced Garlic, Corn Starch

How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Teriyaki Bowls

Step One: Add the chicken, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a large bowl, and toss well to coat.

Step Two: Cook The Chicken Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees f for 2-3 minutes; then place the chicken into the bottom of the air fryer basket in a single layer, and set the cook time for 10-5 minutes. Remove the chicken when the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F by using a meat thermometer and inserting it into the thickest part of the chicken.

Step Three: Prepare The Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Add your sauce ingredients to a large bowl, and mix well until blended. In a small saucepan, cook over medium-high heat until warmed through; it will start to thicken. Be careful to keep on stirring before removing it from the heat.

Step Four: Serving Air Fryer Chicken Teriyaki Bowls Dice your chicken into bite-sized pieces, and toss with the sauce. Serve with sesame seeds or diced green onions.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Bowls Recipe Tips

🍱 Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Bowls Recipe Tips

🌡️ Preheat your air fryer – Helps the chicken cook evenly and get a nice sear.

🍗 Cut chicken evenly – Bite-sized pieces cook faster and more uniformly.

🧂 Don’t overcrowd the basket – Cook in batches for crispier, well-cooked chicken.

🍯 Toss chicken in sauce after cooking – Keeps the teriyaki flavor bold and sticky, not burnt.

🥦 Use fresh or frozen veggies – Just steam or sauté them while the chicken cooks for a quick side!

How To Serve Air Fryer Chicken Teriyaki Bowls

Here are some great side dishes to serve with an air fryer chicken teriyaki bowl recipe:

• Air Fryer Edamame: Serve steamed or air-fried edamame as a protein-packed side dish. You can season them with salt and sesame oil for extra flavor.
• Instant Pot Miso Soup: Miso soup is a classic Japanese soup made with miso paste, tofu, and seaweed. It’s a light and savory soup that pairs well with the teriyaki bowl.
• Seaweed salad: Seaweed salad is a refreshing side dish that complements the flavors of the teriyaki bowl. It’s also loaded with nutrients.
• Stir-fried vegetables: You can stir-fry some veggies, such as carrots, snow peas, and bell peppers, in a hot skillet with a bit of oil for a quick and healthy side dish.
• Pickled vegetables: Serve some vegetables, such as cucumbers, carrots, or radishes, as a refreshing and tangy side dish. You can make them yourself or buy them pre-made from the store.
• Rice: Seve over a bed of rice, such as cauliflower rice, basmati rice, brown rice, or white rice.

❓ Air Fryer Chicken Teriyaki Bowls Recipe FAQs

🍗 Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts? Yes! Chicken thighs stay extra juicy and work great in this recipe—just adjust cook time slightly.

🌪️ What temperature should I cook the chicken at? Cook at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through until the chicken reaches 165°F.

🍚 Can I use pre-cooked rice? Absolutely! Pre-cooked or leftover rice makes this recipe even faster.

🍯 Should I cook the chicken with the sauce? No—air fry the chicken plain and toss it in teriyaki sauce after cooking to avoid burning.

🥦 What vegetables go best in this bowl? Broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, or zucchini are all great options—fresh or steamed!

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