Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs made effortlessly in your air fryer. This quick and easy recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a deliciously sticky glaze that combines sweet chili sauce with savory soy and sesame oil. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish delivers crispy skin without the excess oil from traditional frying methods. Serve it over jasmine rice or alongside vibrant vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love!
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 chicken thighs dry and rub them with a mixture of avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken thighs skin side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the sticky glaze.
- Baste the chicken thighs with the glaze every few minutes during cooking.
- Continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For extra crispiness, broil on high for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Let rest before serving over rice or with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg