This air fryer sesame chicken has been a life changing discovery! Being an avid fan of Asian chicken recipes, I was badly missing them as they are mostly all deep-fried which I am avoiding due to my fatloss targets; but not any more thanks to this incredible air fryer sesame chicken recipe!

The air fryer sesame chicken is a simple & quick high-protein yet low-calorie recipe which can be relished as a fulfilling meal with rice or as a quick snack on its own while you reminisce the festive memories!

What is air fryer sesame chicken?

Sesame chicken is an Asian-cuisine-inspired recipe that was invented in North America and has become super popular thanks to its flavor, taste and ease of prep!

Now like any other Asian stir fried recipe, a typical sesame chicken is also fried in a generous amount of oil before being tossed in the flavorful sauce.

The sauce! Yes, that’s the USP of this classic sesame chicken!

To recreate that same incredibly mouthwatering saucy sesame chicken dish without the load of oil, I have this air fryer sesame chicken for you today!

About 4 to 5 servings of chicken is air fried in just a couple of tablespoons of oil which means you can enjoy this restaurant style air fryer sesame chicken at home absolutely guilt-free!

One small tweak I did in my sesame chicken sauce is that I have reduced the sweet element in it. Many sesame chicken recipes have a generous amount of honey in it which I have completely omitted.

During my short stay in the US a few years ago, I realized that the Asian/Chinese dishes are more on the sweeter side there which is not what I am very fond of and neither is my better half.

So I just used a small amount of brown sugar for just that subtle hint of sweetness which complements the savoriness and tartness beautifully.

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Crispy, crunchy, spicy and oh-so-delicious, these air fryer fried chicken presents themselves with all the glory of a classic crispy fried chicken but without the guilt of deep frying in loads of oil!

I can’t explain how happy I was when these crispy fried chicken came out of my air fryer for the very first time!

I was literally holding my breath and praying to the Air Frying God for churning out perfectly crispy chicken so that I can finally restart to enjoy this favorite chicken of mine without that load of guilt!

Thankfully my prayer was answered and I got a basket of freakingly unbelievable crispy air fryer fried chicken which are super crispy on the outside and juicy & succulent inside!

After I took my first bite, I simply stood there speechless looking at the crispy chicken in my hand and wondering which evil force had stopped me from trying this crazy delicious air fryer fried chicken until now?

What is Air Fryer Fried Chicken?

To put it simply, air fryer fried chicken is your same addictive takeaway style crispy fried chicken but instead of being deep fried in loads of oil, it is air fried with just sprays of oil!

But if you are worried that these air fryer fried chicken will not come out as addictive and as crunchy as the deep fried alternative, you are utterly mistaken my friend!

I insist you try making these crispy fried chicken in your air fryer as soon as you can and I can guarantee that you will come back here to thank me!

After going through many recipes of how to make crispy fried chicken in an air fryer, this recipe of air fryer fried chicken from Gimme Delicious struck the right chord with me.

I made these first to see if they really come out that crispy which sweeps us off our feet with their crazy crunch without being dry or chewy inside.

And you know what the outcome was if you have read this blog from the top! So, this recipe of air fryer fried chicken is a keeper which you can enjoy as a high protein meal, but occasionally!

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On a competitive cooking show that aired recently, judges unanimously noted the dryness of a chef’s barbecued chicken breast. “Aha,” I thought. “It can happen to any of us!” Let’s face it: Who among us hasn’t plated and served a Sahara-dry chicken breast?

Yes, boneless, skinless chicken breast is the meat grill fanatics love to hate and hate to love. (You likely have a package of it in your refrigerator or freezer right now.) But you needn’t fear this lean cut again. Here, we’ll share our strategies for grilling moist chicken breast every time.

9 Tips for Grilling Moist Grilled Chicken Breast

1. Remove the loose piece of meat (called a tender) from the underside

If your butcher has not already done so, remove the loose piece of meat—called a tender—that runs lengthwise on the underside of the breast. (You can recognize it by a prominent white tendon that runs through it.) If left on the breast, the tenders give it an uneven thickness, making it more difficult to grill properly. Grill the tenders separately as they cook very fast—just 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes per side if your fire is hot. (Be sure to clean and oil your grill grate first.)

2. Pound to an even thickness

Place the chicken breast in a sturdy plastic bag or between sheets of parchment or wax paper. Using a meat mallet, small cast iron skillet, or a rolling pin, pound the chicken breast until it is an even thickness. Pounding not only breaks down the meat fibers, but the breast will cook more evenly.

3. Don’t overcook

The high, dry heat of the grill can quickly overcook ultra-lean chicken breast, especially if the grillmaster doesn’t keep a close eye on it. Thinner breasts—ones that have been pounded, for example—may cook in as little as 4 minutes per side, while thicker breasts might require 6 to 8 minutes at medium-high heat (400 degrees). Cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. (Always use a meat thermometer with a thin, sharp probe, and insert the probe through the side of the breast. We like to pull the breast when it reaches 160 degrees as the temperature will rise as the meat rests.)

4. Baste toward the end of the cook or serve with a sauce

Brush the breast with melted butter, oil, or a glaze—preferably one that’s not sugary as it can easily burn.

5. Let the meat rest

Resting is an important step whenever you grill meat. Don’t skip it. Chicken breasts are relatively small and need only 5 minutes for the juices to redistribute themselves.

6. Slice the meat like a pro

Using a sharp knife, such as a chef’s knife or boning knife, slice the chicken crosswise on a diagonal into pieces of even thickness. Shingle on a plate or platter.

7. Do brine

Brining—soaking chicken breasts in saltwater—has an amazing effect. We combine 4 cups of water with 4 tablespoons of Morton’s kosher salt, then stir until the salt dissolves. (Some people add sugar and/or spices or other aromatics or liquids. We keep things simple.) Submerge the chicken, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or even overnight. Brining relaxes the coiled proteins in the chicken, making it more tender. Rinse the brine off the breasts, then pat dry with paper towels. Continue with your recipe. Note: We do not recommend brining and marinating as the chicken could become too salty.

8. Try Chinese “velveting”

You won’t see this trick on many barbecue blogs. Have you ever eaten in a Chinese restaurant and marveled over the tenderness of the chicken? Here’s the secret: it’s called velveting. Toss the chicken—preferably pounded thin (see above)—with baking soda, about 3/4 teaspoon per 8 ounces of chicken breast. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Rinse, then pat dry with paper towels. Continue with your recipe. The alkalinity of the baking soda tenderizes the chicken.

9. Marinate

Marinating is a way to add flavor, but it does not penetrate the chicken breast the way brining does. Marinades have only shallow penetration. Marinades containing an acid, such as a vinaigrette, can be used, as can dairy-based marinades—buttermilk or yogurt, for example. Tandoori chicken is an example of the latter.

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In my quest to look for new recipes that fit to my high protein meal plans, I made this air fryer roast chicken in a curry powder-yogurt marinade and it turned out to be the most hassle-free yet best tasting roast chicken ever!

After sharing a number of air fryer chicken recipes using all different types of marinades, this time I was a little confused about what to share next that will be different as well as exciting!

Air fryer has proved to be my savior so many times in the last 2 years that I have literally lost count of it. That’s why I keep searching for new & innovative air fryer recipes to keep my repertoire updated real time.

So here comes the air fryer roast chicken which is unlike any roast chicken recipe that I have shared till date! It is also a beginner-friendly recipe with just a handful of ingredients.

This air fryer roast chicken is a must-have for your collection as you can easily churn it out in under 40 minutes; a perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family!

What is Air Fryer Roast Chicken in Yogurt-Curry Marinade?

This roast chicken in yogurt-curry marinade is my successful attempt to bring together all the quintessential Indian flavors in an air fryer roast chicken recipe without the hassle of remembering a long list of spices!

I can absolutely understand that making Indian dishes can be confusing as most of the time it involves a host of ingredients. But not this one!

This air fryer roast chicken is a spot-on recipe for all Indian food lovers across the world who love our food but are intimidated by the length of the ingredient list!

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If you think chicken breast can only give you dry and boring chicken kebabs, then here I am to prove you utterly wrong with these chicken keema kebabs of mine which are made in an air fryer with minimal oil and turn out super juicy & tender!

Air fryer has become my right hand which is handling most of my healthy cooking these days! If you own an air fryer but haven't yet checked my air fryer recipe collection, you are definitely missing out a lot!

I can assure you that you will get absolutely workable air fryer recipes there which you can make even on a hectic workday!

So predictably enough, I am back with another air fryer recipe for all of you who are looking for high protein yet low calorie tasty dishes that you can enjoy without messing up your healthy eating plans!

Hence air fryer chicken keema kebabs came into existence when I was trying to make something realistically quick & easy for my own lunch or dinner.

What are chicken keema kebabs?

Chicken keema kebabs are the Indian version of chicken patty or chicken cakes which are essentially of flat round shape.

I call them chicken keema kebabs as they are grilled in an air fryer and not deep or shallow fried in oil. These are also called chicken tikkis sometimes as they resemble the popular aloo (i.e. potato) tikkis.

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Quinoa is loaded with all the good things that you must consume for your healthy body; this quinoa salad with chicken is one level up with high protein & loads of fiber and your body & soul will thank you for it !

Quinoa is one of the staples in my meal plans. I have started including this whole grain into my healthy diet a couple of years back and since then there is no looking back.

Quinoa is a new entrant in the Indian kitchens and thanks to its many health benefits, it has quickly become popular among fitness enthusiasts like me!

If you also are looking for different ways of cooking and enjoying quinoa, you have arrived at the right page! I know it can be a bit confusing when you first start with this grain.

To have a great quinoa dish, you first need to make sure you are cooking the quinoa right - fluffy & non-sticky. But unfortunately, cooking quinoa is not something that we can learn to cook from our moms!

But don’t worry! Here you will get to know the perfect step-by-step process of how to cook the quinoa perfectly!

What is new in my quinoa salad with chicken?

I had shared a creamy no-mayo quinoa chicken salad a few months ago which was made with a yogurt based salad dressing.

So of course I have to offer something new this time for you all! And hence comes my quinoa salad with chicken which is infused with a simple yet immensely flavorful dressing.

You just need 4 ingredients to make this very basic salad dressing and I am sure you already have used this dressing in many of your salads if you are a pro-salad lover like me!

All you need is a good quality extra virgin olive oil which is the key flavor base of this quinoa salad with chicken. Then add a good drizzle of fresh lemon juice topping it off with salt & pepper!

Give the dressing a good whisk and voila! You have got your beautiful refreshing salad dressing that’s perfect for any summer salad!

You can use a mason jar too to shake up this easy dressing and use as much or as little as you prefer, saving up the rest for later use!

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If you are already in love with the quintessential tandoori chicken, then this air fryer tandoori chicken will give you extra reasons to love it even more and that too guilt-free! Homemade tandoori chicken is the love of our life! Why would it not be? The smoky grilled pieces of chicken infused with beautiful aromas […]

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Want to master your stir fry game? You are at the right place then! This stir fried chicken and veggie is the ultimate comfort food you can make easily without any fuss! Stir fried chicken and veggies is a saviour recipe when you don’t know what to cook for dinner as you are committed to […]

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Make this garlic pepper chicken to give your taste buds a kick of sizzling garlic and freshly crushed black pepper! Your healthy meal just got a makeover and you can thank me later for this! This garlic pepper chicken is not as intimidating as regular chicken curry! Making a good Indian healthy chicken curry may […]

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