Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer
Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer are a delightful culinary experience that combines the sweet and savory notes of a sticky glaze with the crispy texture of air-fried chicken. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned thighs skin side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create a glaze.
- After 15 minutes, baste the chicken with the glaze and cook for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes.
- Let rest before serving with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg