Ingredients
Method
1. Season the Chicken
- Pat the chicken quarters dry with paper towels.
- Rub the chicken with 1 tablespoon avocado oil.
- Season evenly with:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
2. Air Fry the Chicken
- Place the chicken quarters in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 380°F for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the skin becomes golden and crispy.
3. Make the Teriyaki Glaze
- Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- juice of ½ lemon
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Glaze the Chicken
- Brush or spoon the warm teriyaki glaze over the cooked chicken quarters.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. Assemble the Dish
- Serve the glazed chicken quarters over 1 cup cooked rice per serving.
- Drizzle extra sauce over the rice if desired.
Notes
Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Chicken Quarters: Cooking chicken quarters in the air fryer is one of the easiest ways to get juicy meat with crispy skin. The first important step is patting the chicken dry before seasoning. Removing excess moisture allows the skin to crisp up better during cooking. Lightly coating the chicken with avocado oil helps the seasoning stick while also helping the skin brown nicely in the air fryer. Cooking the chicken skin-side down first helps render some of the fat from the skin before flipping it. This helps create a crispier texture once the chicken finishes cooking. Chicken quarters are larger than chicken breasts or thighs, so allowing enough cooking time is important. Always check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F before serving.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Cooking should always be flexible, and this recipe can easily be adjusted depending on what ingredients you have available.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Chicken substitutions If chicken quarters are not available, bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks work very well in the air fryer.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Honey substitute Maple syrup or brown sugar can replace honey if needed.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Soy sauce substituteLow-sodium soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos can be used.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Rice substitute While white or jasmine rice works best for this dish, brown rice or cauliflower rice can also be used.
Lower-Carb or Weight-Loss Tips: If you're looking to reduce carbohydrates, the easiest adjustment is replacing the rice.
Lower-Carb or Weight-Loss Tips: Serving the teriyaki chicken over cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables keeps the meal high in protein while lowering the overall carb content.
Lower-Carb or Weight-Loss Tips: Another option is reducing the portion of rice and increasing the amount of chicken and vegetables on the plate.
Lower-Carb or Weight-Loss Tips: Because chicken quarters contain a good amount of protein, the dish can still feel filling even with smaller portions of rice.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: This recipe is simple and cooks quickly, so there usually isn’t a need to prepare it ahead of time. However, if you want to meal prep or store leftovers, it works very well.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: Cooked chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: To reheat, place the chicken back into the air fryer at 375°F for about 3–4 minutes until warmed through and the skin becomes crispy again.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: The teriyaki sauce can also be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat it gently on the stovetop before serving.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: Rice can be reheated in the microwave with a small splash of water to help keep it from drying out.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Cooking should always be flexible, and this recipe can easily be adjusted depending on what ingredients you have available.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Chicken substitutions If chicken quarters are not available, bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks work very well in the air fryer.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Honey substitute Maple syrup or brown sugar can replace honey if needed.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Soy sauce substituteLow-sodium soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos can be used.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas: Rice substitute While white or jasmine rice works best for this dish, brown rice or cauliflower rice can also be used.
Lower-Carb or Weight-Loss Tips: If you're looking to reduce carbohydrates, the easiest adjustment is replacing the rice.
Lower-Carb or Weight-Loss Tips: Serving the teriyaki chicken over cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables keeps the meal high in protein while lowering the overall carb content.
Lower-Carb or Weight-Loss Tips: Another option is reducing the portion of rice and increasing the amount of chicken and vegetables on the plate.
Lower-Carb or Weight-Loss Tips: Because chicken quarters contain a good amount of protein, the dish can still feel filling even with smaller portions of rice.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: This recipe is simple and cooks quickly, so there usually isn’t a need to prepare it ahead of time. However, if you want to meal prep or store leftovers, it works very well.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: Cooked chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: To reheat, place the chicken back into the air fryer at 375°F for about 3–4 minutes until warmed through and the skin becomes crispy again.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: The teriyaki sauce can also be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat it gently on the stovetop before serving.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips: Rice can be reheated in the microwave with a small splash of water to help keep it from drying out.