Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer
If you’re in search of a quick and flavor-packed dish, these Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs made in the air fryer are the perfect solution! With just 25 minutes from preparation to plating, this recipe is designed for busy weeknights and gatherings alike. The delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors makes it a favorite at the dining table. Serve them over fluffy jasmine rice or with your favorite roasted vegetables for a balanced meal that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and full of taste, this dish is bound to become a regular in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 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 plant-based oyster sauce (or substitute with mushroom sauce)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, plant-based oyster sauce, and sesame oil to create the glaze.
- After cooking for 15 minutes, baste the chicken generously with the glaze.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Broil for extra crispiness for 2-3 minutes if desired.
- Let rest before serving over jasmine rice or alongside steamed veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg