Description
Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer are the perfect solution for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. With their crispy skin and a tantalizing glaze, these chicken thighs will have your family coming back for seconds. Enjoy them over jasmine rice or paired with vibrant veggies for a complete plate that is as satisfying as it is delicious. This recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings or special gatherings.
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 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 in a mixing bowl.
- Place the thighs skin side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Baste the chicken with the glaze every few minutes during cooking.
- After the initial cooking time, continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes while monitoring closely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg