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 Bowl with glazed chicken, steamed vegetables, and rice in a serving bowl.
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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.

Air fryer chicken teriyaki bowl with glazed chicken, rice, and steamed vegetables in a white serving bowl.

✅ 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

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Chicken Teriyaki Bowls on kitchen table.
  • 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

Seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket.

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.

Make the sauce in a large mixing bowl.

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.

Chicken mixed with Teriyaki Sauce in Bowl

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.

Chicken Teriyaki Bowl with White Rice and Steamed Broccoli

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.
Bowl of air fryer teriyaki chicken served with rice, steamed broccoli, and colorful vegetables.

❓ 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!

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Bowls with glazed chicken, white rice, and steamed vegetables served in a round bowl.

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Air Fryer Teriyaki Bowl

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
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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!

Ingredients 

Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: (Omit if using store-bought teriyaki sauce)

  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons  rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cloves  garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Serving:

  • 1 stalk green onions, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Add the chicken, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a large bowl, and toss well to coat.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees f for 2-3 minutes; then place the chicken into the bottom of the basket in a single layer, and set the cooking 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.
  • .Add your sauce ingredients to a small 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.
  • Dice your chicken into bite-sized pieces, and toss with the sauce. Serve with sesame seeds or diced green onions.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 52gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 3056mgPotassium: 989mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg

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