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Addictive Air Fryer Japanese Sweet Miso Glazed Chicken

Name: Addictive Air Fryer Japanese Sweet Miso Glazed Chicken
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 260 g Chicken thigh with skin; 2 tbsp Saikyo miso or white miso; 1 tbsp Mirin; ½ tbsp Sake; ½ tsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Cooking oil; ~1-2 spray Oil spray

⏱ 27 min🍽 Serves 1

This is a simplified version of the traditional Japanese miso-marinated chicken (Saikyo Yaki) made conveniently in an air fryer. The chicken is marinated in a sweet miso sauce for several hours, then air-fried until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining juicy inside. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners without compromising authentic Japanese flavor.

High-protein

Adapted from a video by JAPANESE COOKING CHANNEL

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Ingredients

Chicken thigh with skin260 g
Saikyo miso or white misoRed miso can be used as a substitute2 tbsp
Mirin1 tbsp
Sake½ tbsp
Soy sauce½ tsp
SugarReduce to 1/2 tsp if using Saikyo miso1 tsp
Cooking oilAny type preferred1 tsp
Oil sprayOptional

Steps

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1
Combine saikyo miso, mirin, sake, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking oil in a bowl and mix well to create the miso sauce.
2
Spread the prepared miso sauce evenly over both sides of the chicken thigh.
3
Place the miso-coated chicken in the refrigerator to marinate for several hours.
4
Place the marinated chicken skin-side down in the air fryer basket and lightly spray or brush with cooking oil.
5
Air fry at 200°C for 11 minutes.
6
Flip the chicken and air fry at the same temperature for another 5 minutes.
7
Remove the chicken when fully cooked. It will be crispy on the outside and incredibly juicy inside. Serve and enjoy.

Addictive Air Fryer Japanese Sweet Miso Glazed Chicken

Ingredients

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