Description
Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer deliver a mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The air fryer method ensures perfectly crispy skin while keeping the chicken juicy and tender. Tossed in a sticky sweet chili glaze, these chicken thighs are sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests. Serve them over fluffy jasmine rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a well-rounded meal that’s both quick and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket, skin side down, and cook for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil for the glaze.
- Baste chicken with glaze every 5 minutes during the next 10 minutes of cooking.
- If desired, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try incorporating fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions as a garnish. You can also adjust the spiciness by modifying the amount of sweet chili sauce used.