Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs
Delightful sticky sweet chili chicken thighs, tender and bursting with flavors, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
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 oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and rub them with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to create a sticky glaze.
- Baste the chicken with the glaze about three times during cooking.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Broil the chicken for an added crispy finish for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with jasmine rice or cucumber salad, and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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