Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs
A delicious and easy recipe featuring tender chicken thighs with a sweet and tangy glaze, perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a crispy outside and juicy inside.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs Skin-on for best results.
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil For seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
For the glaze
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to eliminate any excess moisture.
- Season each thigh generously with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Place the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket skin side down and cook for 15 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, mix together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce in a small bowl to prepare the glaze.
- After 15 minutes, carefully flip the chicken thighs over and baste them with the sweet chili sauce mixture.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a crispier texture, turn on the broil setting for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, watching closely to prevent burning.
Serving
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the chicken over jasmine rice and add your choice of vegetables on the side.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
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Notes
For best results, always preheat your air fryer. Adjust seasoning and consider adding red pepper flakes for heat or honey for a sweeter glaze.