Ingredients
- Tyson Teriyaki Chicken Strips
- Optional garnish: Sesame seeds, sliced green onions
Substitutions:
- If you prefer a homemade touch or have dietary restrictions, consider using plain Tyson chicken strips and your own teriyaki sauce mix. For a gluten-free option, ensure your teriyaki sauce is certified gluten-free.
Instructions
1. Preparation: First things first, grab your bag of Tyson Teriyaki Chicken Strips from the freezer. You don’t need to thaw them; that’s the beauty of this recipe. If you’re using plain Tyson chicken strips and adding your own teriyaki sauce, now’s the time to get that sauce ready.
2. Preheat the Air Fryer: Turn your air fryer on to 400°F. Let it warm up for about 3-5 minutes. A good preheat ensures the chicken starts cooking at the right temperature for that perfect crispiness.
3. Arrange the Chicken: Place the Tyson Teriyaki Chicken Strips in the air fryer basket. Don’t overcrowd them. You want the hot air to circulate freely around each piece for that even cook and crisp. If you’re saucing your own, lightly brush the chicken now.
4. Cooking Time: Cook the chicken strips for about 8-10 minutes. Halfway through, open the air fryer and use tongs to flip the strips. This ensures both sides get that golden, crispy texture we’re after.
5. Check for Doneness: Ensure the chicken is cooked through. The outside should be crispy and golden, and the inside piping hot. If you’ve used your own sauce, you might give them an extra brush now for more flavor.
6. Serving: Once done, let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes. Then, serve them up! They’re great on their own, or you can slice them up for a salad, wrap, or bowl. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions adds a nice touch.
Notes
- Choosing Your Chicken: Using Tyson chicken for this recipe means you’re starting with quality. Whether you go for the pre-teriyaki flavored or customize with your own sauce, you’re in for a treat.
- Seasoning Options: If you’re making your own teriyaki, mix soy sauce, a touch of honey, garlic, and ginger for a classic flavor. Feel free to experiment with ingredients like pineapple juice or brown sugar to tweak the sweetness.
- Temperature and Time: Sticking to 400°F is key. It’s hot enough to crisp the chicken without burning it, especially important if you’ve added extra sauce.
- Arranging for Air Circulation: The reason we don’t overcrowd the basket is to ensure each piece gets evenly cooked and crispy. It’s worth cooking in batches if you have more chicken than space.
- Serving Ideas: These chicken strips are versatile. Besides the direct serving suggestions, consider using them as a protein boost for stir-fries or even slicing them up for homemade teriyaki chicken pizzas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 strips
- Calories: Approximately 250 per serving
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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