Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer
Enjoy deliciously tender Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer. Perfect for meal prep or quick dinners – try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 thighs per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
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 your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry, then coat with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken skin side down in the air fryer basket; cook for 15 minutes.
- While cooking, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil for the glaze.
- Baste chicken with the glaze every few minutes during the cooking process.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Broil for an extra 2-3 minutes for crispy skin.
- Let rest before serving over jasmine rice or alongside veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 715mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg