Air Fryer Chicken Satay with Dipping Sauce

Satay is a Southeast Asian dish of skewered and grilled meat, in this case, chicken, served with a sauce. It is a regional dish, with different flavors in different areas. This recipe is a very American version of chicken satay, done in the very American air fryer! Please note: different brands and sizes of air fryers will affect the cooking time and the number of batches.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 32 mins
• Total Time: 47 mins
• Calories: 376 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ cup teriyaki sauce
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
• ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• ⅓ cup cashew butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped raw cashews (Optional)
• 5 cups hot cooked rice
• ½ bunch cilantro sprigs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Combine coconut milk, coconut aminos, ginger, fish sauce, garlic, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a gallon-sized resealable bag. Add chicken pieces. Squeeze out most of the air, seal, and gently squeeze the chicken pieces until all are coated with marinade. Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, for at least 4 hours, and up to 24 hours.

Step 3

Prepare dipping sauce 1 hour before cooking the chicken so flavors will have time to blend. Stir together teriyaki sauce, cashew butter, orange juice, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate, tightly covered, until ready to serve.

Step 4

Using a skewer accessory rack, thread chicken pieces on each skewer and place on the rack.

Step 5

Put the rack in the air fryer basket and air fry for 8 minutes. Carefully turn each skewer, and continue cooking for an additional 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining chicken. Chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 6

Sprinkle chopped cashews on top of the dipping sauce. Place skewers on top of hot cooked rice, with the dipping sauce. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.